NYU has some plasma physics as part of the Courant Institute, where it is worked on from a more theoretical/computational direction.
http://math.nyu.edu/
If you look in the people category, I believe there are three people doing plasma physics research. Cerfon is the one that comes to mind for...
So this seems like a sort of vague question, but I'll try to answer it best I can:
In some countries, the title "Engineer" has a specific legal definition, and in those countries being called an engineer requires you meet specific requirements (usually a degree), nothing less, nothing more...
Applied math and engineering often do go hand in hand. I know a few applied math majors who got engineering jobs. It should be noted that not all types of engineering positions will be open to you (For example, being lead engineer in a manufacturing position is not something an applied...
I've visited both schools, and I would say for applied math, go to Purdue. IU has a good math program and good applied aspects, but so does Purdue, and there are many other options there too. I do prefer the look of the IU campus though. On Purdue's applied math page they specifically list...
From what I understand of the UK system (note I am an american, but was seriously considering study in the UK), the main difference from a career perspective has to do with a Theoretical vs. Experimental divide. A Natural Sciences Bsc is more experimentally based, or to put it differently, these...
I suggest Acheson's "Fluid Dynamics". Our senior level intro fluids course for physicists uses it. It's very insightful. The course is taught by a prof. who studies astrophysical plasmas, so I assume the book would give you the beginnings of the fluid foundation you need to study plasma physics.
I'm a double major at Cornell, Math and Engineering Physics, though my main focus is really the math. I've really enjoyed the math program here. Of course, every once in a while you get a boring prof. teaching a class, but overall I found the material to be really interesting, and the department...
I would say don't try to graduate in 3 years. I know someone who was in pretty much your same exact shoes, 3 years and they got a physics and math double major. They had a 4.0 at a decently respected/known university, and great research experience, etc. They didn't get into any PhD programs...
Super senior this Fall:
Graduate Real Analysis
Graduate Fluid Mechanics
Abstract Linear Algebra
Intro Biological Engineering
Statistical Mechanics
French III
I feel that study time is much less important than how you study. Essentially, my study method for the first 3 types of classes is all the same: Science, Math or Engineering, I'm spending a good deal of time on them. When it comes to Liberal arts classes I usually take low level introductory...
You definitely do not need a maters degree to go into aerospace engineering
I go to Cornell and was actually in the Mechanical Engineering program for a while, and know a lot of people in the program. I know a lot of people who with only bachelors have gone on to Boeing, Lockheed, Spacex etc...
So at the most basic level, If you want to work in propulsion I'd say Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering. I have friends who work in Spacex in their propulsion department, and they are mostly mechanical engineers.
Chemical engineering is somewhat of an option, but personally I've seen very few...
Thanks for the response. I go to Cornell. I agree that Functional Analysis is more of what I'll likely be doing in my research. Our Analysis II doesn't include Functional Analysis but it makes up half of the graduate level analysis course.
I guess the reason I'm posting my question is because...
Hello,
I'm an undergraduate who's going to be a senior this coming fall. I'm currently triple majoring in Mathematics/Engineering Physics/Biological Engineering. I'm also looking to enter graduate school in applied mathematics. My schedule for this last year all fits together quite well, except...