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Programing language for quantum mechanics, optics or plasma.
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How does one become a quantum physicist/chemist?
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How best to prepare for Jackson E&M?
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What physics background needed for quantum mechanics?
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Average time taken to study before GRE
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Mathematics required to become a physicist + References ?
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Programs Will taking a gap year during my degree hurt much?
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Analytical Mechanics Lectures: Get Help Now
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Schools Graduate schools for Condensed Matter Physics
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I'm not sure if I should go into physics
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Programs Can't decide between a couple classes for Fall, EE major dilemma
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Can I learn enough math to understand physics on my own?
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Schools Low High school GPA, CC or India
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Stupid Errors on Tests: How to Avoid Them
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Making stupid mistakes during research - ettiquette
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Graduate assistantships and defaulted loans.
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What Are Your Post-College Options in Particle Science?
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Bechelor in Engeeniring Physics- Germany
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What should I study in my free time when school starts?
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Schools Universities with PHD programs in Quantum Information Theory
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Programs What does 'Industrial Physics' look like as a degree program?
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Balancing a Part-Time PhD in Engineering: My Journey to Becoming a Professor
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Grad Dip in Science (Physics) for an Electrical Engineer?
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Choosing a Major: Strength or Passion?
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Why do I always feel so on the other side?
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Programs Engineering/Math double major - Advice?
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Applied Math vs Computational Science and Engineering (CSE)
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Schools Can I transfer between graduate schools
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Re-taking a failed semester in collage and dropping the previous recorded one?
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Preparing for Electricity and Magnetism (advanced, undergraduate level)
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Which mathematical subjects must I learn to understand basic QFT?
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I am having problems with lots of rigor.
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Schools How much notice should I take of the University Rankings?
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Can't decide between PDEs or Vector Analysis
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What Should I Study to Prepare for Mathematical Statistics?
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Programs What Languages would be Helpful for Physics majors to learn?
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Courses Which maths courses are required for Physics?
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Programs Advice for pursuing PhD in the US
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Is learning programming a good idea?
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Undergrad Research Q&A: Tips for Applying and Choosing Research Areas
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I'm starting school again in a month. What should I do to prepare?
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Help needed: difference between record of achievement and personal statement
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Should I Double Major in Math for Applied Math Grad School?
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Which combination of math and science is right for you?
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Programs Pursuing Physics Degree (in the Evening): Is It Possible?
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Looking for further personal study of Mathematics
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Programs Are the chances of getting a PhD generally the same at every school? (U.S.)
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Schools Applied mathematics vs. pure mathematics in high school?
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Schools What to study in college: Astrophysics or Nuclear Physics?
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Schools Graduate school visits, before applying
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Schools Can someone explain grad school to a UK student.
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Schools First Quarter Classes at a University
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Programs Advice for degrees in particle physics or astrophysics?
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M.S. Comp Sci thesis on Physical Science `
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Best Upper Level Phys Classes For Math
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What is the recommended background for PChem?
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Schools Is My Math Background Sufficient for Aerospace Engineering Grad School?
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Photonics vs Physics vs Mathematics
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Help with undergraduate studies.
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Help Lots of questions/issues/trouble
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Which AP Exams Should I Take for a Future in Engineering?
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What Masters Degree Should I Pursue to Achieve My Career Goals?
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Testing Best way to prepare for physics GRE?
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Studying Studying after my BESc (Computer Engineering)?
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Help Guide a High School Senior in Choosing a Career in Physics and Technology
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Electronics and bionics or Mechatronics?
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Programs Is a Minor Required for My Physics Degree?
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Schools University Degree Choosing Help. (Engineering vs Theoretical)
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Schools Preparation for grad school - nonlinear systems
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Admissions Please help me, not confident about my appeal letter for academic admission
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Schools Is University of Cambridge good?
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Most Useful Math Electives for EE
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Help Deciding future of physics education.
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Looking for good introduction to coherence/decoherence
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B.S. Applied Math to Pure Math Grad?
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Schools Graduate school profile for Caltech
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Mathematical tools for quantum mechanics
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Programs Prior military thinking of physics/engineering degree
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Abstract Algebra vs Linear Algebra
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Schools Comparing High School vs College: Questions Answered
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Efficiently Learning & Retaining Course Material
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Advice for Master in Theoretical Physics
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Searching for Physics Olympiad Exercises? Need Help!
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Preparing for Physics Olympiads in 4 Months
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Schools Grad schools associated with national labs
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Schools Grad School Opinion on 8 Month Industry Work
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What exactly is Quantum computation
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Computer Engineering VS Computer Science with very special condition
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Programs Architecture or Structural Engineering: Which Career Path Suits Your Interests?
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Programming language for mathematicians
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Testing Trig formulas for the math gre subject test
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Schools AP Calculus(HS) vs. Calculus 1 (College)
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Programs Laptop to be used in Aeronautics Engineering degree
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Schools Tips and advice for a young college student majoring in (astro)physics?
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Common Prerequisites for the Calculus of Variations?
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Would this class be useful for an EE? Advanced Engineering Calc.
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Job as a night-watchman to study math
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Good non ivy league physics/astronomy undergrad programs.
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What Should I Know Before Learning QFT?
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Courses Introductory courses in Linear/Abstract Algebra
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