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Theoretical physics and education: Does it really matter a great deal about what happens inside a black hole, or about Hawking radiation? [closed]
I stumbled across this article http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/cross-check/2010/12/21/science-faction-is-theoretical-physics-becoming-softer-than-anthropology/
It got me thinking. Why do we ...
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Studying QM without math and physics background [duplicate]
I rode all posted answers about this topic but i need to ask you another information. I have done a semester course called "Principle of Physics" (i am studying Biotechnology) and one called ...
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University admission in physics in USA University [closed]
I think it's kinda off topic but I didn't find any option to post to other sister site.
I have completed BSc in physics from Bangladesh with cgpa 3.95 (75%) and HSC (12 class)--> (70%) and in ...
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How to teach myself physics needed at undergraduate electrical engineer level? [closed]
I want to learn electrical engineering on my own, specifically because I'm interested in loudspeaker design, more specifically how to design active dipole loudspeakers using DSP crossovers.
I have ...
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How deep can my knowledge of particle physics go without the maths?
Successfully just got my first question answered on here, and now time for the second.
So I recently gained interest in particle physics and was wondering.
By no means do I have the mathematical ...
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How much pure math should a physics/microelectronics person know [duplicate]
I do condensed matter physics modeling in my phd and I was struck up learning quite an amount of physics. But while having done lot of physics courses, I see that if I learn pure math I would ...
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Where to earn an engineering degree online part time in India after physics graduation? [closed]
I'm a Physics Graduate from India. I want to earn some Engineering degree with the base of my graduation in physics. Also suggest any degree which I can earn online and can be helpful for getting ...
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Starting string theory studies in grad school
How is it possible for a grad student to do research in any modern area of string theory like AdS/CFT or ABJM if they need to start grad school by having to learn QFT from scratch?
Is there a ...
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Learning roadmap for solid state physics [duplicate]
I am a PhD student in mathematics who knows little more about physics than what one learns in high school. For my research on tilings of space and aperiodic order, every now and then I have to skim a ...
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What are the mathematical prerequisites to understand this paper? [closed]
What are the mathematical prerequisites to understand this paper?
Blumenhagen et al. Four-dimensional String Compactifications with D-Branes, Orientifolds and Fluxes. Phys. Rept. 445 no. 1-6, pp. ...
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Course advice for someone interested in strings and mathematical physics [closed]
I'll be doing Introductory General Relativity and Graduate Quantum Mechanics II next semester. I still need to choose 2 (or maybe 3, but I don't want to overload too much) from the following:
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What is a good way to reason in physics? [closed]
I have recently made the decision to study Physics seriously. However, in the past, I've had some difficulty with the subject because of my primarily mathematical background. I find that sometimes ...
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Quick introduction to electromagnetism / Maxwell's equations [duplicate]
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Electrodynamics textbook that emphasizes applications
I am a graduate student in applied mathematics and I am looking for a concise introduction to Maxwell's equations / ...
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Is it possible to take a QFT class knowing only basic quantum mechanics?
I'm in grad school and notice there are no prerequisites required for QFT in the physics department. In fact, the system allows me to sign up for the course just fine as a technical elective.
But... ...
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Interesting Math Topics Useful for Physics [closed]
What are some interesting, but less popular, math topics that are useful for physics that can be self-studied? Specifically, topics that might ultimately be useful in high energy theory (even if it is ...
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What's the most efficient way to study physics? [duplicate]
I'm CS major trying to learn QFT on my own . I'm trying to make an efficient study plan .The problem is that I've never read any textbook from cover to cover and solved all the problems .What of the ...
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How do I start learning particle physics? [closed]
I am 16 at the moment. I am really interested in physics. Especially particle physics. Can someone please tell me how to start learning the subject. like what to learn first. like which fundamental ...
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How should a theoretical physicist study maths? [duplicate]
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How should a physics student study mathematics?
If some-one wants to do research in string theory for example, Would the Nakahara Topology, geometry and physics book and ...
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How can some-one independently do research in particle physics?
I'm not affiliated with a physics department and I want to do independent research. I'm working my way through Peskin et. al. QFT now. Let's say that I've finished Peskin et. al. and Weinberg QFT ...
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What is the importance of electrodynamics and magnetism in physics as a whole? [closed]
At my university the second half of a year long sequence in basic calculus based physics focuses on electrodynamics and magnetism. I am wondering what is the significance of these topics to physics in ...
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Help an aspiring physicists what to self-study [closed]
This is probably not the kind of question you'll often encounter on this forum, but I think a bit of background is needed for this question to make sense and not seem like a duplicate:
2012 has been ...
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Will a one year undergraduate course of Linear Algebra be enough for QM? [duplicate]
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Linear Algebra for Quantum Physics
Can you get all/most of the knowledge you need of Linear Algebra for QM in a one year course? I know for certain my course also ...
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What math is needed to understand the Schrödinger equation?
If I now see the Schrödinger equation, I just see a bunch of weird symbols, but I want to know what it actually means. So I'm taking a course of Linear Algebra and I'm planning on starting with PDE's ...
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Linear Algebra for Quantum Physics
A week ago I asked people on this forum what mathematical background was needed for understanding Quantum Physics, and most of you mentioned Linear Algebra, so I decided to conduct a self-study of ...
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Didactics question (“teams and times”) [closed]
In sports it is commonplace to distinguish
a "team" (as characterized by the players who took part in a match, playing together against another team), from
the "score" (such as the final score of ...
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Walter Lewin Lectures in HD
I like the lectures by Walter Lewin 8.0x. However the quality of the videos is pretty bad. Is there any way (DVD, web,...) to get the lecture videos in a good quality, best in HD?
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Undergraduate Math Major Wanting to Learn Physics [duplicate]
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Book recommendations
So I'm a Junior level math major. I've seen some abstract algebra, some differential geometry, and some lie theory. I'm currently working through ...
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Math or Physics degree?
I am hoping to become a physicist focusing mainly on the theoretical side in the future. I am trying to decide whether to go for a physics or math undergrad course.
Assuming that I am capable of ...
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Best physics toys/models for learning [closed]
I'm trying to gather as many different physical or generally thought-provoking toys as possible.
I need to know what physics toys are out there, and where to get them.
I remember coming across an ...
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Physics and what it means [closed]
I got into a debate with a friend about the meaning of physics and its purpose, he is the sort who will test you and if you get it wrong it somehow gratifies his own self-reflection and self-worth. ...
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What should a physics undergrad aspiring to be a string theorist learn before grad school?
The question I guess is pretty clear. I am a physics undergrad wishing to pursue research in quantum gravity(string theory?). What are the subjects I should learn other than the usual compulsory ...
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How to learn celestial mechanics?
I'm a PhD student in math and am really excited about celestial mechanics.
I was wondering if anyone could give me a roadmap for learning this subject. The amount of information about it on the ...
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How do I learn higher level physics? [closed]
I'm a chemical engineering student (just completed BS and am started the PhD program), but I'm very interested in particle physics as a hobby. I'm dismayed though with the sheer amount of information ...
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Would someone who is only interested in string theory benefit from working out the problems in Jackson electrodynamics?
This is a soft question. I'm not sure if it is appropriate for this site.
Would someone who is only interested in string theory benefit from working out the problems in Jackson electrodynamics? I ...
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How to choose a suitable topic for PhD in Physics? [closed]
After completion of graduate courses when a student is supposed to start real research in Physics, (to be more specific, suppose in high energy physics), how does one select the problem to work on? ...
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Common mistakes made by students in freshman physics [closed]
I was a part-time teaching assistant for freshman physics in summer. I always noticed some common mistakes committed by students when I was grading their quizzes.
To avoid this in the future, I was ...
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Is it safe to study from MIT and Berkeley course series, or they contain wrong information?
After surveying most of the universities introductory physics courses, I found none is using Berkeley physics books or MIT physics books as textbooks. All are using Halliday, or Serway and the like.
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How do you start self-learning physics [closed]
I think this question has its place here because I am sure some of you are "self-taught experts" and can guide me a little through this process.
Considering that :
I don't have any physics scholar ...
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Advice on classes: Theoretical Mechanics vs E&M II
So I'm having a tough time deciding between courses next semester. I'm a rising 3rd year undergrad math major whose goal is to get a solid understanding of theoretical physics through advanced math ...
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PhD Research Areas in String Theory
I'm thinking of applying to do a PhD in String Theory, starting in September 2013. I'm gradually learning more about the subject through external reading, but still most papers are impenetrable! Could ...
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How to make strong base for fundamental physics? [duplicate]
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Book recommendations
How to make strong base for fundamental physics? I want to learn the fundamentals of physics. But in a simple manners with very general examples. ...
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List of Physical Toys [closed]
There should be a list of toys considered "physical", which demonstrate or make you think over certain physical principles/phenomena. And of course which could just amaze.
Related question at MSE is ...
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Supersymmetry in Quantum Mechanics
I was reading Supersymmetry in Quantum Mechanics and got stuck in the various mathematical terminology like "Graded-Lie Algebra", "Super Algebra". Is their any good lecture notes concerning these ...
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What distinguishes between physics and chemistry? [closed]
What are the major differences between physics and chemistry? I know that they both study atoms, electrons and molecules, but what makes some topics part of one and some part of another?
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why people choose condense matter physics the most in 2007 and 2008 for their phd? And what are they studying and what is application in this subject?
Page 11 of this report from the American Institute of Physics shows that condensed matter physics is by far the most common PhD dissertation topic in 2007 and 2008. Can anyone here explain why this ...
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Applications of Physics to other fields like Economics, Finance, Political Science, Sociology? [closed]
I know that Physics can be applied to other fields like Economics, Finance, Political Science, Sociology,etc. Can someone give me some examples of those applications that have been empirically tested ...
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worksheets for khan academy
I'm thinking of teaching myself physics over the summer. I want to use the khan academy playlist but there are no physics problems on the site yet. Is there a set of worksheets somewhere else that I ...
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Abstract Algebra in Relativity and Cosmology?
Is Abstract Algebra useful in theoretical Relativity and/or Cosmology? If so can anyone give me some examples or point me towards a good book with that emphasis if it is one?
Thanks in advance.
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Best physics olympiad resources [duplicate]
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Book recommendations
I am looking for good book recommendations at the level of high-school physics.
I am having in mind to find out as to what are the typical books ...
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What chemistry course to take for a physics undergraduate [closed]
This question is mainly aimed at people who know about the science market in the UK, but any suggestions would be much appreciated.
I am a third year physics undergraduate, studding for an MSci ...
