Are PhDs in Physics and Math Limited to Their Specific Research Interests?

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In summary, The conversation discusses the potential knowledge gaps of individuals with specific research interests in their respective fields. It raises the question of whether someone with a PhD in physics specializing in solid-state physics would be knowledgeable in theoretical physics, and the same for someone with a PhD in math specializing in algebraic topology and their knowledge in probability and statistics. The conversation also mentions that individuals with pure math backgrounds may not answer probability and statistics questions on forums, leading to speculation on why this may be the case.
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Hey all

Lets say one has a PhD in physics. This person's research interests include solid-state physics. Is it true then, that this person will be totally clueless in string theory and other theoretical stuff? So he has to learn the material from scratch?

Same let's say with a PhD in math. If this person's research interests is in algebraic topology, then will he totally be clueless about probability and statistics? I have noticed here on the forums, that the pure math individuals do not really answer probability and statistics questions. Why is this?
 
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anybody?
 
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Perhaps they have better things to do?
 

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