Questions tagged [physics]
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Is it possible to complete a Phd on your own?
Suppose you can't ask for anyone's help with anything at all in your research, but you'll be able to get any online/offline book/material and funds you want to study.You have been given a topic to ...
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What does "recommended" mean for a subject GRE?
There are a few institutions in the US that seem to "recommend" the subject GRE but do not make it mandatory. For instance, the Cornell Physics Department says:
The general GRE and the ...
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How to find gaps in mathematics/theoretical physics/mathematical physics ? How to proceed after that? (Undergraduate research and Publications) [closed]
How to find gaps in mathematics/theoretical physics/mathematical physics? I am interested to do independent research in physics though a purely mathematical/theoretical (pen and paper) approach with ...
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Is it appropriate to award points for this answer? (experimental physics)
The experiment in question asks the student to take several measurements for the period with different pendulum lengths.* Then it asks the student to pick a length, with justification, before ...
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Statement of Contribution in Dissertation
I'm currently writing my PhD dissertation and I need to fill out the statement of declaration page. This page declares my contribution to my published papers, which are coauthored with my supervisor ...
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Will submitting an overly long article decrease my chance of acceptance? [closed]
After several months of work, I have almost finished a paper about an alternative axiomatization of quantum mechanics. The work is linked to the quantum reconstruction program.
The problem is that the ...
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PhD in mathematics with a BSc in Physics
I want to apply for a PhD in mathematics in the United States, I did my BSc. in Physics at one of the best universities in my country, where I enjoyed studying the mathematics behind physics theories, ...
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Can I post my article to an e-print archive (like arXiv) before submitting to an APS online journal?
I have read in some discussion forum that it should be safe, but I did not find any statement about this on the APS site.
If the answer is yes, does this rule apply for any e-print archive, other than ...
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Possible to pursue physics Phd after applied physics masters?
My goal is to pursue a PhD in physics. I went to a pretty prestigious undergrad in the US, but I didn't stand out very much and I suspect I was mostly average. I did some decent research with one ...
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What should I do if I messed up my pre-thesis project and I just want to end it as soon as possible and switch a group for master thesis?
I am currently part of a research group where members work on a wide range of topics, from nuclear model calculations to quantum entanglement SPDC. Our professor has a laid-back approach and likes to ...
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How appreciated is "Part III" in the US?
I will complete an MSc in physics, including a thesis, this year.
I have received an offer for a 9 month taught math master's course at Cambridge called Part III, although I don't yet have a funding ...
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Do I do another masters or keep on looking for a PhD [closed]
I graduated last year with a masters degree in physics from a UK University. Unfortunately, despite my overall grades being good, my thesis had a low grade, and my supervisor didn't want to write me a ...
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Skills Difference between Theoretical Physicists and Mathematicians
As I am preparing to start my PhD in theoretical physics, I have come to the realization that the more math you know (as a physics person), the better. But, I also realized that my physics brain is ...
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How can one make a persuasive argument using numerics? [closed]
I am currently a physics undergraduate, but I will be pursuing a physics PhD next fall.
One part of the current research I am doing is to build up evidence for a mathematical "if and only if"...
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Is completely remote collaboration with colleagues from other cities/regions/countries possible in practice? (technical and natural sciences)
In fact, one group of scientists from one city/country for another group from another city/country are remote co-workers (employees). This means that you need to choose one of several formats for ...
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