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Programs PhD in Medical Physics vs Biomedical Engineering
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Programs Which Major Should I Choose: Physics or Mechanical Engineering?
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What are the requirements to become an engineer in Greece?
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Programs Second Bachelor's Degree in Physics
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Programs Need advice about choosing Physics or Chemistry for my Master's degree
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Studying Why do I consistently receive low marks in basic science quizzes?
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Courses Math & Physics Courses for Quantum & Statistical Field Theory
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Studying What should I work on next? (Introductory Mechanics)
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Other Publishing in physics after no longer having a university job?
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Programs The future and rapid specialization
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Admissions COVID-19 and Physics Graduate Admissions
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Are open access journals legit for my CV?
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Studying Does anyone know where to find solutions to MIT's 8.04 psets?
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Programs Choice of Master's degree program, Physics vs. Applied Math
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Schools Simple Effort To Assist Your Instructor During Remote Learning
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Can I Relearn Physics and Pursue a Graduate Degree Mid-Career?
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Other What in my PhD thesis is my intellectual property and what's the Uni's
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Should you read a textbook more than once for mastery?
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Testing Is requesting a retest unreasonable under these circumstances?
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Other Best journals in High Energy Physics (formal theory)
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How to explain serious extenuating circumstances in PhD apps
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What are the prerequisites to study quantum field theory?
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Studying PhD funding for non-EU students at Cambridge
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Other How do I regain my interest in Physics?
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Which Journal Reigns Supreme in Physics Education Research?
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Programs How to decide between Perimeter Institute’s PSI and Cambridge’s MAST/Part 3?
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Other How to find an internship through university staff?
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Courses I am a graduate student in quantum optics. Should I learn QFT?
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Math Subjects To Learn For Physics
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A Comprehensive "Map of Electronics Engineering"
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Studying Does math have tons of false theories like physics?
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Studying Is studying math harder than studying physics?
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Loves Physics, Trouble with Math
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Do you have some good advice for an electrical engineering student?
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Which engineering path should I follow?
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Courses Complex Analysis Courses or Complex Variable Courses?
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Other Is There Life after Flunking out of College?
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Rigorously covering mathematical prerequisites for Graduate courses
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Math Courses to Understand General Relativity (by Sean Carroll)
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Admissions What to do after PhD Physics application rejection?
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Other I had an Idea that wasn't as impressive as I thought it was, Comments?
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Programs Radiation Therapist to Medical Dosimetrist or Physicist
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Programs Is this an indication that I should stay away from higher math?
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Other Remote research positions after the Corona crisis?
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Extended Essay IB - Quantum Physics Oriented
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Other Self studying physics and math: How to proceed?
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PhD: UChicago vs UZH: Ranking Impact for Future Prospects
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Courses How much understanding is enough to truly master a course?
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Moving from Computer Science to a PhD in Computational Astrophysics
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Courses Deciding What Math Courses to Take Next
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Courses Changing my life from Engineering to Theoretical Physics
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Self-study methods for advanced math books and papers
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Where to start learning mathematics for physics?
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From software development to physics PhD
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Mature Age Student entering Uni - Maths Question
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What is the minimum mathematic requirement for learning Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics?
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Programs Graduate Programs with late application deadlines
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Studying Ordinary Differential Equations and Calc III
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How Can an Engineer Begin Learning Physics and Astrophysics?
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Studying Mastering Classical Mechanics: Tips for Developing Your Own Ideas in Physics
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Studying How do you approach lectures and learning the material?
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Studying Need some advice: dive straight into physics, or do math first?
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Studying Need help getting started on my path to University
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Other How to develop independence as a PhD student?
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Programs REU and SULI Status Report COVID-19
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I am Looking for an Astronomy undergrad program at 50
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Schools Quantum Computing Phd: UNM vs LSU vs WashU
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Where could I find some basic problems in physics?
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Admissions Chances of me getting into ASU
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Find the Best Academic Journals for Physics & Maths Undergrads
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Programs Associate Degree in Computer Science?
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Programs What Are the Outcomes of 2020 REU Applications?
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Online School during this global pandemic?
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Searching for a proper undergraduate project to undertake
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Courses Undergraduate Math Course Selection Question
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Schools Laurentian vs. Queens for Physics
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Do you think diversification in a student's curriculum is important?
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Other Not Sure What To Specialize In, Or Where To Go For My Program Of Study
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Programs Which Master's program is a good choice?
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Programs What should my focus be during my PhD?
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Schools Cornell vs Cambridge for undergrad physics
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Testing US test for a 3rd world engineer?
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Admissions How Can I Improve My PhD Research Statement?
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Other How to get research experience even though I’m in a unique situation?
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Admissions Research Experience for Graduate School
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Computational projects in Accelerator Physics
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Suggestions to start studying Physics and Maths
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Schools Comparing Small & Large University Physics Programs for Graduate School Readiness
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Other How do I choose a topic for the qualifier?
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Choosing between unis—UC Berkeley, Cornell
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What topic in Electromagnetism do students find most difficult?
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Admissions Pass/Fail Last Semester and Grad School Opinion
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Programs Masters then PhD in theoretical physics: Cambridge vs EU?
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I want to learn special and general relativity
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Admissions April 4 PGRE Cancellations: Local, US, or Global?
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Programs Should I double major in CS and Physics?
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Want to take the PE Mechanical exam
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What is the best QM textbook for me?
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Programs Double Major in Electrical Engineering and Physics?
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Other Which engineering degree should I aim for?
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