A core of technical courses gives a strong background in mathematics and the physical principles of mechanics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum theory.

There is also the Center for Relativistic Astrophysics, which consists of ten core members working on problems including gravitational waves.

Joseph Howey served as Director of the School of Physics at Georgia Tech for 28 years (1935–1963).

[5] The School of Physics's administrative offices, as well as those of most of its faculty and graduate students, are located in the Howey-Physics Building on the main campus.

Every faculty member of the School of Physics earned a Ph.D. degree and completed post-doctoral research positions prior to embarking on his or her independent academic careers.

CEISMIC[12] operates over 20 programs from K-12 students or teachers, partnering in the process with many of the Georgia public school systems and prominent educational agencies.