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Title says it all: how does a mathematics BS/MS holder work alongside a physicist? Do they share work? Who gets what type of work?
Any advice. I still don't understand this...
Any advice. I still don't understand this...
Nonsense, some of my math professors do research in string theory (among other areas). Plenty of mathematicians do research in mathematical physics.MissSilvy said:The two fields are VERY different.
Similar about what ? one is specific the other is too generalMissSilvy said:And my math professor did research in harmonic oscillators. I didn't say there was no overlap at all, but many people have a severe misconception that math and physics are basically the same (except physics is 'all word problems'). Certainly mathematicians and theoretical physicists are similar but I can't think of any situation where one would be interchangeable for the other.
Okay, but there's much in between 'are basically the same' and 'are VERY different'MissSilvy said:And my math professor did research in harmonic oscillators. I didn't say there was no overlap at all, but many people have a severe misconception that math and physics are basically the same (except physics is 'all word problems').
MissSilvy said:Certainly mathematicians and theoretical physicists are similar but I can't think of any situation where one would be interchangeable for the other.
Mathematicians and physicists often collaborate by working together on research projects, exchanging ideas and knowledge, and co-authoring papers. They also attend conferences and workshops together to discuss their findings and learn from each other's perspectives.
While both mathematicians and physicists use mathematical concepts and equations in their work, they may approach problems and use different methods to solve them. Mathematicians tend to focus on abstract concepts and proofs, while physicists use mathematical models to describe and understand physical phenomena.
Mathematicians play a crucial role in advancing physics by developing mathematical theories and tools that help physicists understand complex systems and phenomena. Their contributions range from developing new mathematical models to analyzing data and making predictions.
Physicists use mathematics as a language to describe and explain the laws and principles of the physical world. They use mathematical models to make predictions, test theories, and analyze data collected from experiments. Without mathematics, it would be challenging to study and understand the complexities of the universe.
Mathematicians and physicists have different perspectives and approaches to solving problems, which allows them to complement each other's strengths. Mathematicians provide the necessary tools and theories, while physicists apply them to real-world problems and push the boundaries of scientific knowledge.