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Studying Good resources to help with hard physics classes?

  • astroman707
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Studying Competing in the International Physics Olympiad

  • DeltaForce
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How to get better at theoretical homework problems

  • astroman707
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Is Memorizing Theorems Necessary for Passing Exams in Mathematical Physics?

  • GhostLoveScore
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Studying How can I effectively prepare for a physics course based on calculus?

  • Austin Gibson
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How to learn physics if I know calculus but zero physics?

  • topologyfreak
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Studying Do High IQ Individuals Prefer Self-Teaching Over University Lectures?

  • IjustlikeMaths
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Programs How useful would Chemistry be as a 2nd major to Physics

  • amys299
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Studying Attempting to prove each theorem in a book

  • Terrell
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Courses Need help deciding on one of my classes for my last semester

  • Eclair_de_XII
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How to like chemstry? [Looking for inspiration]

  • nineteen
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Studying Self Study roadmap for Machine Learning

  • Oats
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PhD in theoretical/astroparticle/dark matter physics

  • grand_unifier
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Schools I cannot follow at my university's pace

  • Felipe Lincoln
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Programs Can I do a degree in physics even if I haven't taken any yet?

  • Akshat Soni
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Can anyone learn advanced maths? (Researches)

  • IjustlikeMaths
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Other The science in my email to a prof

  • starstruck_
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Studying Advice on Future-Technology Engineering

  • jajazz
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Other Is trying to go into fusion realistic at this point?

  • Luke Velie
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Other How Can I Find Citations of a Specific Scientific Paper?

  • diogenesNY
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Courses Multiple physics and maths courses at the same time?

  • Bobman
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Studying Textbook suggestions for LiDAR/Radar/RF Telemetry

  • pretysmitty
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Programs Should my second major to physics be programming or math?

  • astroman707
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Where do Solid-State Physics and Material Science overlap?

  • MOKHTAR
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Is the posted program a "Physics of Material Science" program?

  • MOKHTAR
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Testing Overcoming Struggles and Achieving Grad School Goals

  • starstruck_
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Studying Anyone know how to begin learning QFT?

  • korea_mania
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Programs Physics Minor with Computer Science

  • gibberingmouther
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What are some general essay writing tips?

  • Lacana
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Studying Are there any good exercise books for Quantum Mechanics?

  • Alex Petrosyan
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Schools PhD in Liquid Crystal Physics (or Engineering)

  • shpongle
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Studying How do I become better at understanding Physics?

  • lawlieto
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Courses Seeking advice about learning more math

  • Jamesix
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Studying Over-complicating physics concepts

  • starstruck_
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Programs Should I double major in math and physics?

  • Phys12
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Schools Teaching vs. Research in Graduate School: Personal Statements

  • Ben Amend
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Studying Mathematics to Understand String Theory/SuperString

  • wyattbohr
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Admissions PhD application to top school - 3.5GPA with circumstances?

  • LazyL
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Going from pure math to applied math

  • Oats
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Studying Conceptual Deficits in my Introductory Physics course

  • Austin Gibson
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Master in Physics vs. Bachelors in Engineering?

  • Juche
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Programs Biophysics or astrobiology -- needs to be a minor or can be a major?

  • José Ricardo
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Programs Artificial neural network(s) and Computational neuroscience

  • Eagle9
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Other Physics BA or BS? Deciding a Major Switch

  • Kendo
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Courses Taking calculus-based physics vs algebra/trig-based physics

  • protractor
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Testing Tips for computer science exams?

  • opus
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Mechanical Engineering (BS) Vs. Pursuing Physics PhD

  • Ethan Klein
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Studying Strategies to Overcome Stuckness in Math Physics Course

  • Mulz
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Programs Should I Change My Degree to Computer Science?

  • KamenRiderTorbjorn
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Courses Cool and useful math I should learn? [3rd year +]

  • mcabbage
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Courses Which Course Should I Take: Numerical Methods or Analogue Circuits?

  • T dawg
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Other When is it time to throw in the towel?

  • NicolaiTheDane
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Studying My current study habits aren't cutting it for me at the moment

  • Eclair_de_XII
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Studying Why is math in astrophysics said to be a lot easier?

  • Pleonasm
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Programs Applied or pure physics major is best for an astronomy career?

  • Neha98
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Schools Getting a mathematics mentor in high school?

  • CaptainAmerica17
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Courses Should I take advanced courses as a physics undergraduate?

  • YSM
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Schools Affordable Canadian Universities with Strong Physics Programs for Grad School"

  • MedLam
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Courses Currently available free online graded/interactive courses

  • ad infinitum
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Programs Is it Beneficial to Pursue CS and Robotics Minors for a Career in Robotics?

  • Quantumfied
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Studying Online lectures for Electromagnetism

  • Faizan Samad
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Schools Pair CS/Math or another natural science with Physics?

  • Lost1ne
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Studying Learning the non-physics part of Statistical Mechanics

  • ANewPope23
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Other Metrics on fields in physics with funding/activity?

  • YellowBiro
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Admissions Applying to physics PhD programs with a non-traditional background

  • Squark123
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Admissions Masters application with a low GPA

  • Tamira Hassan
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Other Ideas for a Physics Project (Fluid Dynamics)

  • PhysicsGuy12341
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Which Math Topic Should I choose for Research

  • wyattbohr
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Studying Tips on getting better at "reading" vector calc equations

  • NicolaiTheDane
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Courses Is particle physics that important?

  • Philip Land
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Other "Galaxies" a trustworthy open access peer reviewed journal?

  • Sorcerer
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Other Any physicists that struggled with intro physics?

  • astroman707
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Courses Is there much difference between algebra- and calculus-based physics

  • astroman707
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Did Dropping My Vector Analysis Course Cost Me More Than Just Money?

  • Eclair_de_XII
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Studying Preparing for upper division courses (transfer)

  • Noah BK
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Studying Should examples be looked at before solving problems?

  • Manny46
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Studying Starting UGrad Phys, haven't studied Maths/Phys for a year

  • Aaron Rowntree
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Insights How to Self-study Algebra: Linear Algebra - Comments

  • micromass
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Programs Chemistry-Based Research Program or more Math/CS Courses?

  • Lost1ne
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Other How to Stand Out in Large Collaborations During a PhD?

  • Malamala
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What Makes a Good Difference Question?

  • Simon Bridge
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Admissions MIT admission: weight of core subject grades

  • Adgorn
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Studying How to study properly for physics classes

  • Robin04
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Can a CS grad get a masters in Mech engineering?

  • KamenRiderTorbjorn
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Other Trouble recalling details from first year Physics

  • yuft
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Looking for GATE Aptitude Formula Derivations? Join this Thread!

  • RajeshPachaikani
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A LEVEL (Advanced Level) CHOICES

  • Physiona
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How to prepare for oral examination?

  • bolzano95
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Programs Help with math minor (Transfer student)

  • Geo_Zegarra2018
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Programs Undergraduate Minors that are helpful for petroleum industry careers

  • Nichalas Perrone
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Other First year PhD in theoretical physics

  • Silviu
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Schools Is ABET accreditation really important?

  • KamenRiderTorbjorn
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Easy Algebra Learning: Simplify the Process

  • Robert Wilson
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Courses Which fields of physics are good to specialize in?

  • SJay16
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Admissions Can I Apply to ETH Zurich Master in Physics without Math Courses?

  • Nyang
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Studying What are Some Potential Topics for a Master's Thesis in General Relativity?

  • Avogadro Number
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Programs Should I do a 'dual' masters degree?

  • PCJJSBS
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Schools Lack of physics courses at private university for a physics major

  • TheKracken5
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Which level of math should I at least reach?

  • YoungPhysicist
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Other Changing the editor of my submitted paper

  • PeteSampras
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