Questions tagged [physics]
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Getting into grad school with a low gpa [duplicate]
I'm new to these forums, but I thought I'd take a stab at asking about my situation. I have two BS degrees, one in electrical engineering and the other in physics. I'm wanting to go to grad school in ...
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Can I get into PhD in Physics with a high GRE score and an unrelated masters degree?
I recently completed my MBA and have worked in the IT field for the last 7 years. I have an undergraduate degree in mathematics, and have completed 3 physics graduate courses (mechanics, E&M, QM) ...
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Personal advantages of being a referee once you quit science?
I previously asked this question in the physics forum (tag soft-question), but was convinced that it better suits in the academia forum. So I deleted it and posted it here.
I was recently asked to ...
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What should a good theoretical Physics project for an MSc. Physics student look like?
I am currently pursuing my post-graduation in Physics. I would like to do my project work on chaos theory and non-linear dynamics. The problem is that I am not entirely sure how to go about it and ...
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How hard is to get a post-doc in the area of HEP-Theory?
At the moment I'm a high school student, who is passionate about the High Energy Physics areas, especially Phenomenology, String Theory, QFT and so on. I would like to pursue a B.Sc. degree in ...
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What would I need to show to change fields and get into a physics PhD program?
I've been working as a software engineer for a few years now, and have a bachelor's in computer science and math. My interest and knowledge in physics has been growing since I graduated, but I never ...
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Switch to Physics from CS Career
I've been considering a career change for awhile and recently discovered the Two-Slit Experiment, which, to put it frankly, blew my mind. I then started some hefty reading and investigation into all ...
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Computational Physics or Engineering Physics, which deal with new technologies related to energy?
I currently on track to graduate with a B.S. in Computer Science and Physics. I am on the fence on which masters program I should pursue. I want to deal with new technologies like sustainable energy ...
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Switch fields from Physics to Electrical Engineering in US: MSc vs BSc?
My brother wants to switch to Electrical Engineering and possibly do a Master's degree (with thesis). He also has a BSc and MSc degree in physics but not much formal training in EE (except some basic ...
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To pursue research career in physics; How much physics courses should I pass in my undergraduate engineering degree?
I am an undergraduate student of electronics and telecommunication engineering in a govt. college in India. But I am extremely interested in physics and mathematics. I want to pursue a research career ...
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Is physics taught using phrases that are too easily misinterpreted, and can this be improved?
To explain, let me pick a particular statement: "the electrostatic force is mediated by the exchange of photons".
When a physicist (or a lecturer) says this, they mean one thing: the process ...
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Is there any chance for a person with BSc in mathematics to get into good graduate level theoretical physics program?
I am a mathematics major without any undergraduate level courses in physics. I am lately interested in physics. Is there any chance for me to go into good theoretical physics graduate program without ...
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The importance of the title "Mathematical Physics" vs. "Physics" on one's degree for grad school/jobs
I've got a question for anyone that cares and knows how to help. I'm a third year physics student, currently enrolled in the "regular", straight-up physics stream. However, since I've realized I don't ...
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Advantages and Disadvantages of learning mathematics and physics subjects through lecture videos
I have been contemplating studying some subjects by watching video lectures, more specifically Topology and Quantum Mechanics. I was wondering, if anyone has tried studying a subject on his own by ...
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