Hello! Is there a good math or physics topic for me to study and learn this summer? I have already taken freshman physics 1 and 2 (basic mechanics and electromagnetism) Calc 1&2, and Diff Eq. In the fall, Ill be taking Calc 3, Intermediate Physics, and Advanced Mechanics, so is there something...
Hello! I was just wondering who can actually be considered a physicist. Is it anyone who thinks about the natural world and its fundamental properties, or is some degree of education/training required to be a physicist? Need someone be actively researching to be considered a physicist? Opinions...
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In regard to becoming a better mathematician, is there a good book I can read on proofs themselves? Or is proving mathematical theorems a skill you should pick up by simply doing it?
Hello! I was just wondering if the perceived quality or ranking of an undergrad institution has a significant imapct on the chances of getting accepted to a given graduate program in physics. There have been people who have said things ranging from "little to no impact" to "vital", so I'm...
Ok thanks for the advice guys! There are several slots for electives in my schedule, so one of them is definitely going to be used for number theory! Also, abstract algebra is required for my math major, so ill be taking that as well.
Hello! I am a sophmore physics/math major who will probably be going into Mathematical or Theoretical Physics. My question is should I take Number Theory at some point during my undergrad years? On the one hand, it looks like an interesting/fun class (and I love math :) ) , but I've heard it's...