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    Learning Matrix Mechanics (and other Appl. of Linear Algebra)

    The classes it's been most heavily used for me has been in optimization, control theory and advanced statistics (google for 'principal component analysis') so far. But meh, you'll get more matrices and vectors than you could shake a stick at as soon as you start tackling real world problems -...
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    To be or not to be [An astrophysicist]

    Also don't forget that lots of things change in five years. People tend to have a rather naive picture about what their passions are, which is constantly changing and maturing. You should NOT decide what to do with your life based on youtube videos. I constantly bump into people who chose a very...
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    To be or not to be [An astrophysicist]

    Kaske, You have the good fortune in living in a country where you have access to a physics programme which is highly sought after, both in academia and in basically every part of the industry. I'm talking about Applied Physics, or 'Teknisk Fysik' as we call it. If you decide that an academic...
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    Making the right decision Pure Math

    Which math courses are you basing your love for pure math on? Because let me tell you, getting sick of the subject despite initially feeling like you've found your calling is certainly possible.
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    Usefulness of higher math courses for EE/communication

    Very appreciated input, thanks.
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    Usefulness of higher math courses for EE/communication

    Not talking about spending all your academic credits on stuff like analytic number theory and etale cohomology or whatever, but there's a couple of math courses I'd be very interested in, if they'd be at all useful to signal processing/communication theory, namely functional analysis and...
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    Can actuaries benefit from analysis?

    Extrapolating from what I've readon on actuary forums, I'd say that regarding knowledge actually applicable to the actuarial profession, there is little to be gained from higher math apart from a general mathematical maturity. Nothing wrong with that though, I suppose.
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    B field inside conductor with assymetric cavity

    Homework Statement Infinite straight conductor, parallel with z axis, of radius R1 with a cylindrical cavity of radius R2. The axis of the cavity passes through the point <0,b,0>. A current I flows through the conductor. The current density is homogenous inside the cundoctor. Find the...
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    How do I prove to instructors that I taught myself prereqs?

    We use Cheng and that books has so far required zero experience in complex analysis. There's some harmonic functions, but on a very basic level, and I don't think it ever mentions conformal mapping techniques or anything like that. Edit: I'd actually like to go even further and say that most of...
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    Followed A Road That's Seemingly Restrictive

    Very interested in this thread.
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    Aspiring Engineer but no technical skills

    Misguided, harmful advice. Just do it man.
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    Spontaneous application for summer internships/jobs

    Should've mentioned - I'm in northern Europe. Would like something in engineering (electrical/mechanical) or programming.
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    Spontaneous application for summer internships/jobs

    I'm considering applying for some internship/job this summer if my plan A doesn't pan out. Listings are utterly sparse, though. I'm sure there are opportunities out there, but from what I've heard, the smartest thing to do is contact the companies you're interested in directly instead of sitting...
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    Does physics get more interesting?

    Honestly doesn't sound like you'll have a blast. I mean it's not like you'll LOVE higher level courses if you truly didn't enjoy those ones
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    Do I need E.M. theory for Quantum mechanics?

    The notion of "sucking" at a particular branch of math is in 99.9% of cases delusional, ridiculous and harmful. You're basically accepting defeat. It's an excuse. If you "suck" at it, just work harder. You should never accept that you're naturally inept at something as important.
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