What is Programs: Definition and 562 Discussions

A computer program is a collection of instructions that can be executed by a computer to perform a specific task.
A computer program is usually written by a computer programmer in a programming language. From the program in its human-readable form of source code, a compiler or assembler can derive machine code—a form consisting of instructions that the computer can directly execute. Alternatively, a computer program may be executed with the aid of an interpreter.
A collection of computer programs, libraries, and related data are referred to as software. Computer programs may be categorized along functional lines, such as application software and system software. The underlying method used for some calculation or manipulation is known as an algorithm.

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  1. down to earth

    Programs used for creating scientific diagrams/illustrations

    Would anyone happen to know what programs out there could be used to make this type of diagram/illustration? (image was found on this thread, btw) I've been wondering for a while as to how people make stuff like this, like the graphs they have in my math and science textbooks. I think knowing...
  2. O

    Admissions Chances that a rising senior can make it into nuclear physics PhD programs?

    Hi PhysicsForums, I was hoping to get a little guidance on my chances for PhD programs. I am a second-semester junior. I feel like I'm going at this totally blind and am starting to get nervous, I'd mostly like to know how strong my credentials are so far, what kind of GRE score I might need...
  3. S

    Programs How Do These Theoretical Physics Programs Rank in High Energy/String Theory?

    Would you be able to provide an assessment of the high energy/string theory theoretical physics ranking of the four programs below: Graduate program in University of Florida Graduate program in University of Alberta Graduate program in UC Davis ICTP Postgraduate Diploma (High Energy, Cosmology...
  4. X

    Other Mad Money From Fellowships Ph.D Programs

    So I got into some good top 20 Ph.D programs in theoretical physics and have received some generous stipends. Is it common to further augment my income by applying for external fellowships while I'm in graduate school?
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    Schools Funded physics masters programs

    I was wondering if you guys know of any funded masters programs in physics - tuition waiver + stipend; or only stipend enough to cover tuition and modest living expenses. I am not too particular about the country but I am looking for programs where the norm is that the department funds all their...
  6. T

    Admissions How much to top physics grad programs care about gpa

    Pretty broad question, but to be more specific, in my case I'm currently in my 2nd year of undergrad going for physics and electrical engineering at ucsb. I didnt perform too well up until now with a cumulative of 3.2, so if i were to raise my gpa up to around 3.5-3.6 by the time i graduate what...
  7. fluidistic

    How can scientists trust closed source programs?

    I wonder how can scientists trust closed source programs/softwares. How can they be sure there aren't bugs that return a wrong output every now and then? Assuming they use some kind of extensive tests that figures out whether the program behaves as it should, how can they be sure that the...
  8. P

    Best Theoretical Physics Master Programs in the World

    I wanted to know about some great masters programs in physics(theoretical) in UK,US ,Europe. I know about Cambridge Part 3 , Oxford Msc Theoretical physics, Perimeter but not all details.Also some good programs in US,UK would be helpful.
  9. A

    Top string theory / mathematical physics programs

    What are some of the top graduate programs in Europe (excluding the UK) on theoretical physics specializing in string theory, fields or mathematical physics?
  10. J

    Inquiry about M.S. Nuclear Engineering programs

    I'm in my last semester of my Nuclear Engineering B.S. at Michigan and looking at M.S. programs. The main schools I'm looking at are University of Michigan (already applied), NC State (already applied), University of Tennessee (accepted upon receipt of degree confirmation, final marks, and...
  11. Abtinnn

    Programs Physics and Neuroscience degree?

    Hello! I am currently in grade 12. I really like neuroscience and physics (more towards physics) and would like to pursue them in university. Would it be a good idea to do a physics and neuroscience double major or something? I'm thinking of really trying to combine the two, so that I do physics...
  12. S

    Ranking of a set of theoretical particle physics programs

    Among the following programs, which are the best for theoretical particle physics? Stony Brook, Penn State, Iowa State, Urbana Champaign, Arizona, Arizona State, Georgia Tech, Florida, Tennesse KnoxVille Are there some other programs of lower ranking in the league tables, but has a strong high...
  13. T

    Are there no Master's programs with funding in the States?

    I'm Canadian and looking into quite a few different graduate programs in Physics. I am still quite open to different opportunities, and have found some interesting Master's programs (both MSc and MASc) here that are funded. But outside of Canada, I was looking into applying for graduate programs...
  14. A

    Why are UK Masters programs so short?

    I have been looking at some of the theoretical physics programs in the UK and a lot of them seem to be very short 9 months to a year. It just seems insane to learn so much material in such a short amount of time. Is the material covered in the same depth as many U.S. universities? Can someone...
  15. T

    Proton Therapy Programs: Find CAMPEP Accredited Programs for 2017

    Hello Forum members, I am very interested in pursuing a degree in Medical Physics and I have found the field of proton therapy to be quite interesting. I have been looking at various CAMPEP accredited programs to see which ones have strong proton therapy research faculty members and facilities...
  16. Joshua L

    What specific field in physics would best fit me? programs?

    Hello, I am currently a sophomore double majoring in Physics and Math at Purdue University. I have a 4.0 overall GPA and would love to earn a Ph.D. and probably a postdoc position in the future. But what should I concentrate in? To which graduate program should I set my eyes on? Here are...
  17. E

    Good PhD programs for biomolecular modeling

    Hello, My interests lie within the field of modelling biomolecular structure, function, and dynamics with computational and theoretical approaches. Is anyone aware of either top MSc or PhD programs offered by specific schools that are in line with this research direction? Thanks so much.
  18. A

    Advice for Applying to Math PhD Programs with Limited Research Experience

    Hello, I am currently a Junior at an average state university with a not particularly well known math department. I'm pretty set on pursuing a Phd in math (my interests lie primarily in numerical analysis and PDE's), and would like advice on which programs would be realistic to apply to...
  19. C

    Why do schools in the US tend to offer direct entry into PhD programs?

    I knew different countries had different approaches to graduate education: there are those countries that provide research masters with only one year of coursework and the other year is dedicated to research (Canada, Germany, Japan, Russia, UK) and also where direct-PhD entry for undergrads...
  20. U

    What tier PhD programs should I be looking into?

    Hello all, I am a third year physics and math major, and I would like to pursue a PhD in physics. I have experience working in 3 different research projects, but I do not have any publications. I do have a poster presentation and a research thesis completed. My GPA is a bit low ~3.4. I have...
  21. F

    How good are this physics/engineering programs?

    Hello guys! How are you? So, as you may know, I am quite torn between physics and mechanical engineering. I decided that I probably will do both, as I am interested in both of them. I will study in the University of Buenos Aires or in ITBA. I want to know how good do this programs look as I will...
  22. O

    Medical Physics CAMPEP graduate programs in Canada

    I'm currently in 3rd year of Medical Physics and hoping to work in the hospital as Medical Physicist. After going through the forum, it seems like the field is saturated and the PhD in accredited program is basically required to get into the residency program. Does it matter which graduate...
  23. Lagraaaange

    What programs do researchers use to make their publications?

    As far as the typing, data analysis, graphing, etc
  24. M

    Questions on Medical Physics Grad programs

    Hi! I have found a few threads discussing medical physics, however I am still have many questions. I am going into my senior year of college with my plan all along being to get my Phd and teach physics at a university. After spending two years researching in an acoustic/optics lab, however, I...
  25. L

    A physics UG looking into CS graduate programs

    Purpose: Seeking general advice! "What would you do in my shoes?" My situation: All of my undergraduate research (and passion) has been related to computational projects-- Monte Carlo simulations, data analysis, and more recently image analysis (all in Python). My summers have gone into this...
  26. B

    Undergraduate Research and Mathematics Graduate Programs

    Dear Physics Forum advisers, I am a rising college junior (five-years tract) with a major in mathematics and an aspiring mathematician in the fields of theoretical computing and cryptography. I apologize for this sudden interruption but I wrote this email to seek your advice on the impact of...
  27. Moelf

    Schools Choice for particle physics between LAC and university

    Hi guys, I don't know if there's any similar thread (I didn't find any, but in case I missed it); if so please suggest them to me. It's time to apply to college again. I personally think particle physics (experimental) would be my top choice (I understand that only phd has the specialized...
  28. EJC

    Schools Chances of Getting Into Graduate School Ph.D Programs

    I am a rising senior at a small liberal arts college, with an incredibly small (and therefore unrecognized) physics program. I am seeking advice regarding which Ph.D programs are within my reach. I plan on applying to AMO (Atomic, Molecular, and Optics) Ph.D programs with the intention of...
  29. J

    Why do programs work on any PC?

    Last year I took introductory computer architecture. The course focused mainly on microcontrollers rather than PCs (I'm taking that one next year), and we learned about things like instruction sets. But the discussion was mainly limited to microcontrollers and very simple architecture. I also...
  30. M

    Help looking for short presential engineering open courses

    Hi everyone, just wondered if anyone knew about presencial open programs/courses/events/certifications available to engineering students in general, preferably in the areas of mechatronics (controls, electronics) or aerospace engineering. I'm an engineering (undergrad) student from Mexicali...
  31. R

    Mathematical Physics graduate programs?

    I have a master's in physics. I'm looking at PhD programs, but I really don't want to take the same courses over and take comprehensive exams (or the damn GRE). I managed to squeeze in a few math classes before I finished. I would like to do research in physics, but from a more math-heavy...
  32. M

    Fortran Generating programs in fortran to .dat files

    I have a small problem to insert a code in fortran to generate me a graph in .dat only need to Fortran insert a command that I may run in the program of .dat
  33. Dishsoap

    Admissions Risk of applying to more competitive grad programs?

    Hello fellow PFers! I will begin applying to physics graduate school in the fall. As it stands now, I go to a little podunk state school with an itty bitty physics department. I believe that I've done the most that I can do with this opportunity. I have done research with the same group since...
  34. H

    Got rejected from all of my PhD programs now what?

    I'm a graduating a senior at a major American university.I applied to five PhD programs in physics and got rejected from all five of them. I had a 710 on my physics GRE and a 159 on the math section for my regular GRE. I did not study for both of those exams. My GPA was 3.63. I had a REU and...
  35. Independent

    UK Masters Programs Acceptance Ratios

    Earlier this year I made (under a pseudonym) Freedom of Information requests to a number of British universities, asking for the numbers of applicants and offers for masters programs in physics. Perhaps the data will be of use to future applicants...
  36. J

    Two programs to receive keyboard input simultaneously?

    Hi, A tough one here. Does anyone know a way to control 2 or more programs simultaneously? i.e. give focus to two programs? My brother wants to control two games (full screen), on the same PC, at once, I assume that he only needs one to be maximized at a time, but the trouble is giving focus...
  37. M

    C/C++ [C++] Which programs to write to learn more C++?

    Alright guys so I just finished my freshmen intro course in c++ and I found it interesting. This course only taught up to classes and file i/o. I want to learn more of c++ and overall many more programs. How do I teach myself c++ more indepth or are there any free sites you recommend to learn it...
  38. Y

    How to completely delete the deleted files and programs?

    I am returning a defective computer, I uninstalled all my installed programs and deleted all the files I put into the computer. I empty the recycle bin. I went into the program files folder and deleted my installed files. Is everything completely deleted?( I don't think so.). What else can I do...
  39. M

    Exploring Top Masters Programs in Theoretical and Mathematical Physics in Europe

    I'm on my last year of a bsc in physics and math, and am looking for a good masters program. I want it to be in a good university, preferably in Europe. It is also important that it has a stipend or a scholarship available. I found a few good options, but I'd love to hear your recommendations...
  40. P

    Exploring the Value of Dual BA Programs in Math & Physics

    Hi all, Here is my story. My school offers BA and BS for both physics and math. I am currently a junior in the BS programs for both physics and math. The only difference between the two are merely the language courses verses the two science and society courses (S&SC). I have been told about the...
  41. Z

    Aurora/Magnetosphere Physics PhD programs? (Texas)

    Hey everyone, I'm a 24 year old junior working on a BS in Physics. (Like everyone else) my main interest is theoretical astrophysics/astronomy. I'm a good student (3.2) and work at the observatory at my school and do a couple of other various jobs in the Physics department. I am particularly...
  42. K

    How do I build this crystal structure in computing programs?

    It's Ti2Ni, which is in FD-3M spacegroup. I have its .cif file which can be loaded by many crystal building program. So I try to build the structure according to the loaded images. I started building a structure with FD-3M lattice. But when I tried to add atoms at the position read from the...
  43. R

    Current state of grad programs in UK for US student

    Hey everybody, I am looking to solicit some information from those who might know. I have been poking around here to see what its like for an undergrad to possibly apply to UK grad schools for physics, and all the posts I find give the answer 'not good.' I was wondering if it is still like it...
  44. Hercuflea

    Decline PhD programs and refer a friend, ethical?

    I have received offers from multiple research groups for my PhD. I have a friend who has also applied to PhD programs in the same field, and he has not even been invited to an interview, and it looks like he may get rejected by every school he has applied to. He is actually a very smart guy...
  45. E

    Programs or games that uses GR

    Are there software like games or simulations where General Relativity is used or are most based on Newtonian spacetime? I wonder what would be the results or difference if GR based on diffeomorphism invariance is used on the moving subjects and objects in the games versus that of basing them on...
  46. N

    Electronic Steam Tables Programs

    Hi all, Been a while since I posted in these forums. Looking for advice on steam table software package. I am looking for a relatively simple software package to look up steam properties. Preferably compatible with Excel. It at least has to be able to compute SH steam enthalpy as a function of...
  47. A

    Graduate space physics programs

    Hi everyone. I was trying to look around at different grad programs for space physics (solar wind, magnetosphere, etc, not that electric universe garbage), and couldn't find a whole lot of good info on reputations or rankings or anything like that. I found a list here...
  48. I

    Admissions Applying to Graduate Programs: recommendations and courses

    I am currently looking to pursue a master's degree in physics - stand alone or integrated with a PhD program. I have a master's degree in mechanical engineering and want to make the switch to physics - with an interest in quantum mechanics, particle physics and string theory. As you can imagine...
  49. C

    Master's Programs and Good Weather?

    Hi, I know this is an unusual question, but it's important to me. I'm looking for a physics master's program somewhere that has pleasant weather. All the reputable programs I can find are in the US or northern parts of Europe (Germany, England, etc.) I like warm and dry weather (family is from...
  50. S

    Best online undergraduate math/computer science programs?

    Hello, What institutions provide the best and rigorous distant/online undergraduate programs for mathematics and computer science? Will there be trouble getting accepted into a graduate school with these programs?
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