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    PhD in Accelerator Physics (EE or Physics?)

    MathAmateur & ZapperZ, You both make good arguments for sticking with EE. It definitely sounds like the smarter and less stressful choice. My lingering concern is I won't have as many options to apply to though. I've looked at Maryland, UCLA, USC, and Colorado State. I've also seen a few...
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    PhD in Accelerator Physics (EE or Physics?)

    ZapperZ, Why do you recommend I stay with EE? rfdave, Thanks for the link...I'll check it out.
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    PhD in Accelerator Physics (EE or Physics?)

    Hi folks, I have a BSEE and am interested in pursuing a PhD focused on accelerator physics. I had originally planned for an EE PhD in RF/Microwave, but after reading ZapperZ's accelerator physics thread and doing a bit of reading, I find myself drawn in this direction. I've looked at some...
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    Interested in PhD but no research experience

    mpresic, thanks for your encouraging reply. I'll be happy if my situation works out as well as it sounds like yours did. One concern I have is that there probably won't be an appropriate class to take until the fall, and with application deadlines usually coming by the end of year, I'll need...
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    Interested in PhD but no research experience

    Hello all, I'm interested in any advice anyone can offer me. I graduated with a BSEE a few years ago and then worked in an electronics role for a little over a year. I saved enough money while working to quit my job, travel for awhile, and ponder my future. Even while working, I felt the pull...
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