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Going through Jackson's Electrodynamics as an undergad who "hates" E/M
  • AndreasC
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Which course should I take? (General/Special Relativity or Astrophysics)
  • Vitani1
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Is Pursuing An Academic Carrer (in Mathematical Physics) Stressful?
  • Ege_O
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How can you study physics well at UG level?
  • Tony Hau
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Good graduate programs (but not top universities) for physics?
  • Vitani1
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Programs Physics Major with Stats/Data Analysis Minor (Is this a good combo?)
  • InternalEase
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Admissions Designing interviews for PhD studentships
  • feynman1
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Programs Which Major Best Suits My Research Aspirations: Chemistry or Physics?
  • ambivalent_chemicist
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A question about the process of collaboration in Mathematics
  • flamengo
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What caused me to quit Wyzant tutoring?
  • karush
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Is it possible to get a Mentor for personal mentorship?
  • jordi
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Admissions What should a PI look for in a physical sciences PhD candidate when hiring?
  • feynman1
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Where Can I Find Reliable Paper Publishing Advice?
  • exmarine
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Schools Active Participation in PhysicsForums May Help With Online Courses
  • ZapperZ
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Help Zhwan Apply for Chartered Engineer (CEng) at IMechE
  • Zhwan
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How can I strengthen my submitted graduate application?
  • GR1
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Programs PhD in Medical Physics vs Biomedical Engineering
  • snatchingthepi
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Programs Which Major Should I Choose: Physics or Mechanical Engineering?
  • Vividly
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What are the requirements to become an engineer in Greece?
  • KostasA-17
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Programs Second Bachelor's Degree in Physics
  • andrew_physics
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Programs Need advice about choosing Physics or Chemistry for my Master's degree
  • AbdAllah Talaat
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Studying Why do I consistently receive low marks in basic science quizzes?
  • DifferentialGalois
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Courses Math & Physics Courses for Quantum & Statistical Field Theory
  • Pispi Choudhury
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Studying What should I work on next? (Introductory Mechanics)
  • InternalEase
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Other Publishing in physics after no longer having a university job?
  • Manphysics
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Programs The future and rapid specialization
  • Dunky
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Admissions COVID-19 and Physics Graduate Admissions
  • undefined314
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Are open access journals legit for my CV?
  • EternalStudent
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Studying Does anyone know where to find solutions to MIT's 8.04 psets?
  • Phys12
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Programs Choice of Master's degree program, Physics vs. Applied Math
  • obstinatus
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Schools Simple Effort To Assist Your Instructor During Remote Learning
  • ZapperZ
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Can I Relearn Physics and Pursue a Graduate Degree Mid-Career?
  • ANAli
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Other What in my PhD thesis is my intellectual property and what's the Uni's
  • joshthekid
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Should you read a textbook more than once for mastery?
  • rxh140630
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Testing Is requesting a retest unreasonable under these circumstances?
  • JC2000
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Other Best journals in High Energy Physics (formal theory)
  • arch_quer
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How to explain serious extenuating circumstances in PhD apps
  • em-c-squared
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What are the prerequisites to study quantum field theory?
  • MOKHTAR
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Studying PhD funding for non-EU students at Cambridge
  • janehou
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Other How do I regain my interest in Physics?
  • NotACursedChild
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Which Journal Reigns Supreme in Physics Education Research?
  • feynman1
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Programs How to decide between Perimeter Institute’s PSI and Cambridge’s MAST/Part 3?
  • clvsbr
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Other How to find an internship through university staff?
  • Phylosopher
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Courses I am a graduate student in quantum optics. Should I learn QFT?
  • Haorong Wu
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Math Subjects To Learn For Physics
  • aindien
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A Comprehensive "Map of Electronics Engineering"
  • JC2000
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Studying Does math have tons of false theories like physics?
  • Aeronautic Freek
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Studying Is studying math harder than studying physics?
  • Aeronautic Freek
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Loves Physics, Trouble with Math
  • MC70
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Do you have some good advice for an electrical engineering student?
  • Anti Hydrogen
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Which engineering path should I follow?
  • eataei
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Courses Complex Analysis Courses or Complex Variable Courses?
  • Jonathanos
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Other Is There Life after Flunking out of College?
  • arydberg
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Rigorously covering mathematical prerequisites for Graduate courses
  • crimeanwarcrimes
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Math Courses to Understand General Relativity (by Sean Carroll)
  • AhmedHesham
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Admissions What to do after PhD Physics application rejection?
  • Carphysics
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Other I had an Idea that wasn't as impressive as I thought it was, Comments?
  • phoenix95
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Programs Radiation Therapist to Medical Dosimetrist or Physicist
  • Kschoess
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Programs Is this an indication that I should stay away from higher math?
  • Hsopitalist
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Other Remote research positions after the Corona crisis?
  • simba
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Extended Essay IB - Quantum Physics Oriented
  • Eliot_Abramo
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Other Self studying physics and math: How to proceed?
  • Iridium77
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PhD: UChicago vs UZH: Ranking Impact for Future Prospects
  • dark photon
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Courses How much understanding is enough to truly master a course?
  • TechieDork
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Moving from Computer Science to a PhD in Computational Astrophysics
  • simba
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Courses Deciding What Math Courses to Take Next
  • Mondayman
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Courses Changing my life from Engineering to Theoretical Physics
  • w4y021
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Self-study methods for advanced math books and papers
  • flamengo
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Where to start learning mathematics for physics?
  • Lynch101
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From software development to physics PhD
  • figm
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Mature Age Student entering Uni - Maths Question
  • mike_the_tosh
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What is the minimum mathematic requirement for learning Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics?
  • LCSphysicist
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Programs Graduate Programs with late application deadlines
  • jamalkoiyess
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Studying Ordinary Differential Equations and Calc III
  • Juan Becerra
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How Can an Engineer Begin Learning Physics and Astrophysics?
  • lxsameer
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Studying Mastering Classical Mechanics: Tips for Developing Your Own Ideas in Physics
  • FreeRoger
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Studying How do you approach lectures and learning the material?
  • physics4two
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Studying Need some advice: dive straight into physics, or do math first?
  • XGWManque
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Studying Need help getting started on my path to University
  • Juicydog1
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Other How to develop independence as a PhD student?
  • Phys12
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Programs REU and SULI Status Report COVID-19
  • Dr. Courtney
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I am Looking for an Astronomy undergrad program at 50
  • brady maxwell
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Schools Quantum Computing Phd: UNM vs LSU vs WashU
  • jaziyad
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Where could I find some basic problems in physics?
  • Haorong Wu
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Admissions Chances of me getting into ASU
  • KamenRiderTorbjorn
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Find the Best Academic Journals for Physics & Maths Undergrads
  • PainterGuy
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Programs Associate Degree in Computer Science?
  • KamenRiderTorbjorn
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Programs What Are the Outcomes of 2020 REU Applications?
  • Splashcloud
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Online School during this global pandemic?
  • bryanhock
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Searching for a proper undergraduate project to undertake
  • Zaya Bell
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Courses Undergraduate Math Course Selection Question
  • Vbc
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Schools Laurentian vs. Queens for Physics
  • Mom23
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Do you think diversification in a student's curriculum is important?
  • Eclair_de_XII
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Other Not Sure What To Specialize In, Or Where To Go For My Program Of Study
  • cgreeleybsu
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Programs Which Master's program is a good choice?
  • PainterGuy
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Programs What should my focus be during my PhD?
  • Phys12
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Schools Cornell vs Cambridge for undergrad physics
  • janehou
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Testing US test for a 3rd world engineer?
  • timpani
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Admissions How Can I Improve My PhD Research Statement?
  • hareesht23
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Other How to get research experience even though I’m in a unique situation?
  • Theonefrom1994
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