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    Computational Physicst prospects?

    Congrats, your job prospects will be better than other physics graduates. You can check out these fields: Quantitative finance Algorithmic trading Data science Computational neuroscience Artificial intelligence (e.g. IBM Watson)
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    Math, Neuroscience, Languages? My brain is overwhelmed

    Double degree is not worth your time, in terms of time invested vs career benefits. Use your spare time doing undergraduate research instead. Even better if you can published in a peer-reviewed paper. Research experience is gold. It's far more valuable than a double degree.
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    3D Computer Animation to Physics?

    I'm familar with those 3D modeling softwares you mentioned. But I have never seen them used in the context of physics. But I know there are engineering firms that use 3D modeling for prototype design. Why not do a master program in scientific computing, Data Science or Mathematical...
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    How to learn Physics (And Mathematics)

    In addition to the TS's question, can anyone recommend some ideal books for self-studying physics and mathematical concepts used in physics?
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    Programs How long does it take to obtain a PhD?

    Oops, apologies, I forgot to include that info... :rolleyes: I am referring to a PhD in Physics. I am currently residing in Singapore but I am intending to pursue my post-grad studies in either US or UK.
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    Programs How long does it take to obtain a PhD?

    As stated in the title, how long does it take to obtain a PhD for someone with an B.Sc. undergraduate degree, but without a master's degree? I would like to know the average time, as well as the shortest time possible. Thanks!
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    Do you people here watch The MythBusters on Discovery Channel?

    Anyone catch the episode on the myth of one poor dude who got shot right thru his nether regions and the bullet subsequently hit a woman who got pregnant as a result of this. I wonder how they bust this myth.
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    Do you people here watch The MythBusters on Discovery Channel?

    I never tried the toilet bowl one before but i know the cigarette lighting gasoline myth is busted. http://mesh.medill.northwestern.edu/mnschicago/archives/2004/11/fire_expert_cha.html"
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    Do you people here watch The MythBusters on Discovery Channel?

    Do you people here watch The MythBusters on Discovery Channel? I think those people on the show are super weird but cool. They have also conducted several ground-breaking experiments like "Is it possible to break wind so much that you can suffocate to death? " and "Are teeth strong enough to...
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