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Is This the Ultimate Guide for Teaching Yourself Physics?

  • zaazeemaa
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Good introduction to quantum Mechanics for beginners

  • delsaber8
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MIT maths for artificial intelligence

  • SW24
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Can You Combine a Career in Astrophysics with Nuclear Energy?

  • Astronomus
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Transferring After 2-3 Years at CC: Major in Math & Minor in Physics

  • TheKracken
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Schools 3.0s in most math classes and going to grad school for math? bad idea?

  • JessicaJ283782
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How to get into harvard or mit or oxbridge

  • smart_worker
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Breaking into a unique area of study?

  • NextElement
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Prerequisites for Medical Physics M.S?

  • malignant
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I have an idea, but it's more towards biophysics/biochemistry

  • Readinglevelup
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Programs Can a High Physics GPA Offset a Low Overall GPA for PhD Programs?

  • smusab
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Programs Triple Majors - Combining Comp Sci, Math & Genetics

  • Moenga
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Studying How do i memorize a whole textbook in 2 weeks

  • smart_worker
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Disappointed with grades - does it matter?

  • Delong
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What role does physics play in materials science?

  • assed
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Programs Is an Accelerated Master's Degree Viewed Differently by PhD Programs?

  • MathewsMD
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Testing How Can I Improve My Writing Speed for Exams?

  • smart_worker
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Navigating a Physics vs. EE Degree: Freshman's Concerns

  • sloan13
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Schools I've done high school twice,which marks to mention in Uni application?

  • golu14
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Help - How am I doing in maths and science?

  • stfz
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GRE unofficial vs. official scores

  • lasymphonie
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Schools University Course: Engineering or Physics?

  • darrenh
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Programs Changing Major from Business/Accounting to Physics?

  • blubird86
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Staying at the same school for Undergrad, Masters and PhD in Math?

  • JessicaJ283782
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How difficult is quantum optics lab?

  • djh101
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What Does a Quantum Physicist Actually Do?

  • smart_worker
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Schools Can graduate students survive solely on university funding for living expenses?

  • amiras
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A Masters in Physics after a Bachelor's in Enginnering

  • A1D1S
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Quantum Superconducting Circuits Class?

  • kq6up
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Is the Tanter book a good starting point for learning real analysis at home?

  • ignaceii
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Is a B.S in applied math employable?

  • annoyinggirl
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Programs How competitive are US terminal master's degree admissions?

  • Fizicks1
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Difference bewteen B.A Physics vs B.S Physics

  • dcasarrubias
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How can I learn about quantum physics as a high school student?

  • westport20
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Which IB science course should I choose: Physics, Chemistry, or Biology?

  • Benzene_ring
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What are my chances to be accepted in a PhD Physics program?

  • MayCaesar
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Studying Why are older math and physics books thinner than modern ones?

  • TomServo
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EE to AE Grad Studies; Aerospace/Defense Industry

  • sloan13
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Programs Robotics and Mechatronics Degree Useless?

  • sloan13
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Programs Thinking of dropping my math major

  • Dishsoap
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Learning integrals and derivitaves in pre calculus.

  • Jewish_Vulcan
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Electricity Safety: AC & DC Current Limits for Intro Physics Labs

  • Gamma
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Hard to find materials engineer jobs with MS in Physics?

  • e15
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Math level to solve Irodov Problems in General Physics

  • playoff
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Electromechanical Engineering?

  • relex
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Physics program, Ryerson or York?

  • Boreen
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Question about Physics Teachers/Professors

  • dcasarrubias
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Why am I struggling with abstract math and how can I improve?

  • chimath35
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Schools Graduate school rankings and non-academic jobs

  • TomServo
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Programs Should I go for a physics degree?

  • mattattack
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Interested in PhD but no research experience

  • jtf
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Schools Does distribution of grades matter when applying to grad school?

  • retro10x
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Should I learn Algebraic Topology?

  • wotanub
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Programs Failing a non-major(ish) physics course

  • HermitianField
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Switching ME to EE: Is It Possible?

  • Soliptic
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Aspiring Engineer but no technical skills

  • Metta
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Programs Masters after a degree in Physics

  • Egoist
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Transferring from Community College to University: Balancing Course Load

  • Illuvitar
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Overcoming Academic Struggles: Coping with Exam Stress and Self-Doubt

  • givingup
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Programs Transferring Question Regarding Major

  • wifi
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Re-Learning Math: A Comprehensive Approach

  • Aufbau
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How to understand Feynman's Lectures on Physics

  • leo.
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Extra Credit Worth Selling Your Soul?

  • TitoSmooth
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Should I learn Programming or learn to build things?

  • Metta
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How screwed will I be my Freshman year?

  • Maelstrom_VI
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Schools Is it alright to take two years off after high school?

  • Parishrut
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Learn Physics from Basics: Ground Up Guide

  • turtlez
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Is It Feasible to Complete My Bachelor's Thesis in 60 Days?

  • vysethecoward
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Anyone applied for summer 2014 internships/fellowships yet?

  • Dishsoap
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Summer 2014 reu please share and comment

  • chimath35
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Classical treatment of statistical mechanics

  • The_Doctor
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Differential Geometry for General Relativity and Yang-Mills Theories

  • boltzman1969
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Radiation therapy research ideas?

  • Medicalphys
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If you never went to university, would you still have studied physics

  • MathJakob
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Engineering Internships: academic research vs. industry

  • bdub_24
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Programs Got a Math Minor. Where should I start?

  • PeteyCoco
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Applied Mathematics, or Physics undergrad?

  • twhitney
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Masters in theoretical physics/high energy physics

  • Ravi Mohan
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Programs Mathematics foundation for degree in Physics

  • MathewsMD
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MIT vs Princeton vs Wisconsin vs UCLA for plasma phys.

  • Hercuflea
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Exam results bad:How do I build momentum for the rest of the exams

  • marellasunny
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U Chicago, Cornell or UIUC for experimental condensed matter physics?

  • Isaiah Gray
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YouTube chanel -wich is best examples,explaination for understandig?

  • artiny
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Guidance on approach physics and mathematics

  • Wolfxphysics12
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B.Sc. Physics, M.Sc. Engineering - Mistake?

  • Fjolvar
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Is Physics the Right Career Path for Me?

  • Callmejoe
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Schools Is it difficult at Texas A & M to switch majors withing the college of

  • bdub_24
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Testing Further topics to satisfy my curiosity.

  • BOAS
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How many of you guys are transfer students?

  • metapuff
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Schools How do graduate schools judge part time graduate applications

  • trickslapper
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Schools What Are My Career Options After a Physics Degree?

  • dcrisci
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Taking good notes fast - on computer? By hand? software?

  • christian0710
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How to Ask for Research Opportunities with Your Professor

  • fu11meta1
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Schools Choice for undergrad college and grad school as a physics major?

  • Ascendant78
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Importance of CS in future courses and programs

  • MathewsMD
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Ask a Professor from another school

  • astrogal19
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Schools Should I Pursue Science or the Arts in College?

  • TheoryOfThesis
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