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Other The science in my email to a prof
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Studying Advice on Future-Technology Engineering
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Other Is trying to go into fusion realistic at this point?
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Other How Can I Find Citations of a Specific Scientific Paper?
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Courses Multiple physics and maths courses at the same time?
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Studying Textbook suggestions for LiDAR/Radar/RF Telemetry
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Programs Should my second major to physics be programming or math?
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Where do Solid-State Physics and Material Science overlap?
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Is the posted program a "Physics of Material Science" program?
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Testing Overcoming Struggles and Achieving Grad School Goals
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Studying Anyone know how to begin learning QFT?
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Programs Physics Minor with Computer Science
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What are some general essay writing tips?
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Studying Are there any good exercise books for Quantum Mechanics?
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Schools PhD in Liquid Crystal Physics (or Engineering)
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Studying How do I become better at understanding Physics?
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Courses Seeking advice about learning more math
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Studying Over-complicating physics concepts
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Programs Should I double major in math and physics?
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Schools Teaching vs. Research in Graduate School: Personal Statements
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Studying Mathematics to Understand String Theory/SuperString
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Admissions PhD application to top school - 3.5GPA with circumstances?
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Going from pure math to applied math
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Studying Conceptual Deficits in my Introductory Physics course
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Master in Physics vs. Bachelors in Engineering?
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Programs Biophysics or astrobiology -- needs to be a minor or can be a major?
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Programs Artificial neural network(s) and Computational neuroscience
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Other Physics BA or BS? Deciding a Major Switch
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Courses Taking calculus-based physics vs algebra/trig-based physics
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Testing Tips for computer science exams?
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Mechanical Engineering (BS) Vs. Pursuing Physics PhD
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Studying Strategies to Overcome Stuckness in Math Physics Course
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Programs Should I Change My Degree to Computer Science?
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Courses Cool and useful math I should learn? [3rd year +]
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Courses Which Course Should I Take: Numerical Methods or Analogue Circuits?
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Other When is it time to throw in the towel?
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Studying My current study habits aren't cutting it for me at the moment
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Studying Why is math in astrophysics said to be a lot easier?
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Programs Applied or pure physics major is best for an astronomy career?
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Schools Getting a mathematics mentor in high school?
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Courses Should I take advanced courses as a physics undergraduate?
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Schools Affordable Canadian Universities with Strong Physics Programs for Grad School"
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Courses Currently available free online graded/interactive courses
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Programs Is it Beneficial to Pursue CS and Robotics Minors for a Career in Robotics?
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Studying Online lectures for Electromagnetism
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Schools Pair CS/Math or another natural science with Physics?
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Studying Learning the non-physics part of Statistical Mechanics
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Other Metrics on fields in physics with funding/activity?
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Admissions Applying to physics PhD programs with a non-traditional background
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Admissions Masters application with a low GPA
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Other Ideas for a Physics Project (Fluid Dynamics)
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Which Math Topic Should I choose for Research
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Studying Tips on getting better at "reading" vector calc equations
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Courses Is particle physics that important?
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Other "Galaxies" a trustworthy open access peer reviewed journal?
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Other Any physicists that struggled with intro physics?
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Courses Is there much difference between algebra- and calculus-based physics
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Did Dropping My Vector Analysis Course Cost Me More Than Just Money?
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Studying Preparing for upper division courses (transfer)
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Studying Should examples be looked at before solving problems?
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Studying Starting UGrad Phys, haven't studied Maths/Phys for a year
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Insights How to Self-study Algebra: Linear Algebra - Comments
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Programs Chemistry-Based Research Program or more Math/CS Courses?
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Other How to Stand Out in Large Collaborations During a PhD?
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What Makes a Good Difference Question?
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Admissions MIT admission: weight of core subject grades
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Studying How to study properly for physics classes
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Can a CS grad get a masters in Mech engineering?
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Other Trouble recalling details from first year Physics
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Looking for GATE Aptitude Formula Derivations? Join this Thread!
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A LEVEL (Advanced Level) CHOICES
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How to prepare for oral examination?
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Programs Help with math minor (Transfer student)
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Programs Undergraduate Minors that are helpful for petroleum industry careers
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Other First year PhD in theoretical physics
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Schools Is ABET accreditation really important?
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Easy Algebra Learning: Simplify the Process
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Courses Which fields of physics are good to specialize in?
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Admissions Can I Apply to ETH Zurich Master in Physics without Math Courses?
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Studying What are Some Potential Topics for a Master's Thesis in General Relativity?
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Programs Should I do a 'dual' masters degree?
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Schools Lack of physics courses at private university for a physics major
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Which level of math should I at least reach?
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Other Changing the editor of my submitted paper
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Programs Advice on Extra Math Classes for a Physics Degree
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Programs How to best prepare for a physics major
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Studying Be Proactive: Tips to Improve Your Studies
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Other I can't solve questions related to conservation of momentum
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Other Can AI Assistants Improve Online Learning?
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How common is it for professors to yell at their students?
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Programs CS vs Software Engineering degree
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Courses On the benefits of retaking advanced linear algebra
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Courses What is a good way to understand trig/calculus?
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Schools Is this too many classes for one college semester
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Astrophysics/solar physics research
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Schools Physics Major Curriculum After Physics C
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I need a bit of help (thesis submitted, lack of publications)
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Programs UC London Astrophysics MSc vs Leiden Astronomy MSc (+ PhD)
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What math is used the most in cosmology/astrophysics?
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Schools What are the best universities for Quantum Physics in Canada
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