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Submitting to APS DNP fall meeting: Mini-Symposium vs regular category

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Programs PhD Theoretical Physics - Part 2

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How Can I Improve Retention of Physics Theorems and Formulas?

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How to publish a discovery about negative mass objects

  • Daniel alfassi
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Admissions Being Competitive for Top US Graduate Schools

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Programs At a crossroads between MS in CS or EE

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Programs Can I go from a Physics Bachelor's degree to a Comp Sci Master's?

  • SirLog
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Courses Quantum Optics, Feeling Overwhelmed and Underprepared

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Studying Necessary maths for undergraduate physics

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Courses Intermediate Mechanics Self-Review

  • OrangeEater
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How Should I Approach Self-Study for Math?

  • nycmathguy
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Programs Electrical Engineering vs. Robotics in Graduate School

  • fatpotato
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Confusion on which Master's degree area to choose

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How do i get a nuclear engineering degree

  • brownsugarmilktea
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Preparing for Physics Grad School after Math/Comp Sci undergrad

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Studying Modern physics after quantum mechanics

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Admissions Applying to a PhD in Pure Math with an undergraduate degree in physics

  • zhenyong
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I want to learn calculus on a budget

  • Nick tringali
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Why do students struggle with word problems?

  • nycmathguy
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Admissions Which Countries Are Best for Pursuing a PhD in Physics?

  • Carolus_Rex
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Programs General Engineering/Chemistry/Biosciences/Physics - what to choose?

  • hellow0rld
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Courses Where to go after Differential Equations?

  • guyvsdcsniper
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Physics makes me feel really worthless

  • Pipsqueakalchemist
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Other Photovoltaics-Condensed Matter or Optics?

  • OrangeEater
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Studying What to do in a gap year to prepare for a Physics + Math degree

  • BalinesePhysicist
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Other When did you stop doubting your academic and career choice?

  • ProfuselyQuarky
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Admissions Feeling down, did I mess up my future?

  • PhysPaig
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Other Should I give up string theory due to its job prospects?

  • eudaimonia
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Programs Is doing a PhD in Engineering Part Time in 8 Years Possible?

  • JohnSmith0909
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Programs List of terminal master's programs?

  • max-hanrahan
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Programs I have an undergrad in Geomatics and I want to pursue physics

  • Samk
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Programs What graduate major deals the most with radiometry?

  • rtareen
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Finding Your Path to the Aerospace Engineering Industry

  • AJSayad
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Preparing for the Physics Praxis 5265 exam with tutoring help

  • rocky4920
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Other Your thoughts about "International Journal of Theoretical Physics"

  • EternalStudent
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Grad school is fleeting and I literally don't care anymore

  • ProfuselyQuarky
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Acceleration in Polar Coords, Intuitive Definition video

  • CPW
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Admissions Having an A- average in upper division physics course

  • IDontHaveAName
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Other General Masters Advice after Bachelor's Degree in Physics

  • Hopy
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Programs Should I become a physicist or a mathematician?

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Programs Can I get a physics-based master's after an engineering degree at UF?

  • JurassicJack
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Resources for self-studying PDEs

  • Somaiyah
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Is the 'For Dummies' series helpful for learning math?

  • Vividly
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Programs Research paper reading suggestions

  • Physicistpropeller
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Good English or German Sources for the Casimir Effect?

  • raracon
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Fighting depression and procrastination as a physics undergraduate

  • A Physics Enthusiast
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Studying Advice for studying at home during the pandemic

  • ubergewehr273
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Programs Getting A Bachelors Instead Of Graduating HS

  • bhobba
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Studying Should I learn mathematical proofs or focus on current coursework during college break?

  • Carolus_Rex
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Testing I in studying and taking tests at university

  • trees and plants
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Other What to do as a research intern?

  • quixote
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Programs Theoretical Physics is only for maths graduates?

  • etotheipi
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What to learn to make Physics M.Sc more employable

  • Hopy
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Programs Top Medical Physics Programs in Texas and Florida

  • AryaKimiaghalam
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Prerequisites for studying QFT with Feynman diagrams and QED

  • quantumdarkmatter
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Studying Computational Skills for Theoretical Physics

  • Falgun
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Other Using Calculator photos in my article?

  • patric44
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Other Got a C- (63-66%) In a MATH class. Should I retake it?

  • Assassin7998
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Admissions How good do recommendation letters for Master's programs have to be?

  • chadphysics
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Programs Should I continue on with a physics major?

  • Rsch613
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Thermodynamics and strength of materials problem sets for undergraduates

  • dsaun777
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Is an Engineering Degree More Difficult Than a Math or Physics Degree?

  • dsaun777
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Admissions Applying for a PhD scholarship

  • Am_Am
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Studying Focus on in-depth understanding of the Maths behind Physics

  • Carolus_Rex
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Aerospace Engineering Subfields -- Which ones should I focus on?

  • Vissarion
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Other Undergraduate studies and making or publishing papers

  • trees and plants
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Other Refreshing physics knowledge after 13 years away from grad school

  • KCook3824
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Studying Need some advice -- Studying oscillations before differential equations?

  • EnricoHendro
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What Are the Different Concentrations in Theoretical Physics?

  • vassalloef
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Studying Ready to start Calculus (I think), but unsure where to start

  • NovaeSci
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Senior student publishing a first paper

  • patric44
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Mathematics Reviews and Exam Preps Playlist

  • FourEyedRaven
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Looking for advice to improve my grades in my Senior year at university

  • Barracuda
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Other How do I know what to read to solve a problem?

  • trees and plants
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Classical Mechanics, MIT 8.01 -- Useful learning resource?

  • Eleni_
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Other Questions on quality of research

  • trees and plants
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Other Finding theoretical physics labs specializing in specific areas

  • The Moon Gauge
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Courses How much CS as a physics major does one need?

  • Michael73
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Admissions Did You Get Into SULI DOE Summer 2021?

  • EnnisMawas
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Courses What minor/major to combine with NucE?

  • username1989
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Programs Returning to academia after 5 years: PhD applications in theoretical physics

  • The Moon Gauge
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Has anyone heard back from DoE CCI or SULI summer 2021 internships?

  • BiologyQueen
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Other Quantum Physics Career With Bachelor's Degree?

  • EarthCookie
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Worries about readiness for physics master's program

  • ParticleGinger6
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Other Can I Take Online Classes with a Busy Schedule?

  • JLowe
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Studying I making math problem solving fun (for me)

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Programs Is a Career in Biomathematics or Biostatistics Right for You?

  • AryaUnderfoot
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Learning order and resources for mathematics in astronomy

  • NovaeSci
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Admissions Advice for improving PhD application next year (UK)

  • AstroJH
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Advice for 35+ year old wanting a Physics PhD

  • CaptainHindsight
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Programs Condensed Matter PhD Program Choice - Advice Needed

  • Feyel
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Admissions Can a non-academic write a strong letter of recommendation for grad school?

  • dsaun777
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Studying How Can Connected Papers Revolutionize Your Academic Research?

  • Discordy
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Studying Advice for succeeding in graduate school?

  • BDT
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Admissions Bachelors in physics to masters in applied math

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Undergrad research opportunities outside of university

  • triengineer
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Which programming language should I learn for a physics degree?

  • Philip551
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Should we have a socialist grading system in colleges?

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