Caraga State University - Department of Physics

𝗖𝗦𝗨-𝗔𝗧 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧: The following programs across both campuses are STILL ACCEPTING shortlisted applicants, subject to availability and early confirmation. For programs with an additional screening step, such as an interview, the schedule will be posted on the respective department’s page. Know the official pages here: https://www.carsu.edu.ph/accredited-social-media-pages-of-the-university/

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For concerns and clarifications, you may contact the Office of Admission and Scholarships at [email protected] or via their page (https://www.facebook.com/carsuoas) from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.

𝗖𝗦𝗨-𝗔𝗧 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧: Passers who have already been accepted into the different programs may still submit their admission documents at the Office of Admission and Scholarship (Main Campus) and the Office of the University Registrar (Cabadbaran Campus) until May 15, 2026.

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For concerns and clarifications, you may contact the Office of Admission and Scholarships at [email protected] or via their page (https://www.facebook.com/carsuoas) from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.

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A proton is one of the particles found inside the center of an atom, and it helps make up almost all ordinary matter around us. Although it is often drawn as a simple round particle, a proton actually has an internal structure made of smaller parts called quarks and gluons, whose behavior determines the proton’s size and properties.

One long-standing issue in physics is the proton radius puzzle, where different experiments have measured slightly different sizes for the proton, leading scientists to ask how large the proton really is.

In the recent published work of the nuclear and particle physics group, they studied the structure of the proton by extracting the proton electric form factor from low-transfer-momentum elastic electron–proton scattering data using a phenomenological quark-based model. The study focuses on the low transfer momentum-squared region, where the slope of the electric form factor is strongly connected to the proton charge radius. The extracted form factor agrees well with PRad and Mainz data below transfer momentum-squared of below 0.1 GeV, while deviations at higher transfer momentum-squared show the model’s limited applicability outside the low-momentum-transfer domain. Using polynomial-based parametrizations, the work obtains an average proton radius of about 0.83fm, consistent with PRad and spectroscopy-based results. Overall, the study provides additional support for a smaller proton charge radius and demonstrates the usefulness of low transfer momentum-squared form-factor extraction in understanding proton structure.

A full access of the paper can be access through the publishers researchgate link: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/403116153_Extraction_of_proton_electric_form_factor_and_radius_from_low_transfer_momentum_data
or though the QR code.

Researchers: Roland Bacol Lumpay, Gerome Adaron Paterez, and Jade Jusoy

📢 Bagong Pilipinas Scholarship 2026 is now open

Read full details, qualifications, and application guide here: https://governmentph.com/bagong-pilipinas-scholarship/

Qualified students may apply for one of the 20,000 available scholarship slots nationwide. Under this program, scholars may receive ₱25,000 stipend per semester plus ₱4,000 allowance, along with tuition support and other benefits.

⚠️ For informational purposes only. Government PH does not process applications.

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New domain names are now in effect for both MySchool portals.

While the New MySchool portal remains under development, both platforms continue to serve their purpose during the transition. However, the Old MySchool portal is no longer accessible outside the university premises.

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Every day, we are exposed to microplastics and nanoplastics - tiny fragments of plastic that end up in our drinking water, food, and environment. They’re too small to see, but their impact is massive.
A recent scientific article titled “Beyond electrocoagulation: revisiting electrically driven particle manipulation mechanisms, technologies, and future directions for microplastic capture” published in Chemical Engineering Journal Advances, highlights how advanced physics-based solutions can tackle this growing problem. Dr. Marco Laurence M. Budlayan, from the Department of Physics of Caraga State University is helping lead this conversation.
Instead of relying only on traditional chemical treatments, this article unveils particle manipulation systems using electrically driven mechanism - a technology that uses electric fields to control how tiny particles move in liquids. ⚡💧

Think of it as guiding invisible pollutants using electricity, separating and capturing them with precision — even at the nanoscale.
This approach opens the door to:
✅ Smarter and more efficient water purification
✅ Reduced chemical waste
✅ Future-ready environmental technologies
If you are into particle manipulation, micro- and nanoplastic capture technologies, and electrically driven microfluidics, this review article might be of your interest.

Full access of the paper: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceja.2026.101186
or scan the QR code.