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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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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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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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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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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 ...
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Which areas of physics are most demanding of good intuition or physical insight? [closed]
I'm a beginning graduate student, and I have 2 years before I have to pick a specialization. I would like to know which areas of physics call for the most intuition or physical insight. If this sounds ...
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Advantage of doing research in theoretical high energy over other fields?
I am undecided about the field I want to do my PhD in, in graduate school. I am asking because the applications that I am filling ask me to write the intended field of study.
I found the people who ...
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'Getting in' to research physics?
I'm going to be choosing a university course soon, and I want to go into a branch of physics. A dream job for me would be to work in research, however, I do realise that this isn't for everyone and is ...
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Is there any reason to major in physics if you're certain you will never do a Ph.D? [duplicate]
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What sort of jobs do physics graduates with B.Sc/M.Sc get?
I've been told over and over again..."I would not major in physics unless you are looking to get a Ph.D." What ...
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What is an effective way to search for post-doc positions in physics?
I am a graduate student in experimental physics, currently writing up my dissertation and beginning to apply to post-doc positions. While it is very easy to find out about open positions in my ...
