Specialize in condensed matter physics

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Specializing in condensed matter physics typically requires a solid foundation in chemistry, as it is expected that physics undergraduates complete at least one college-level introductory chemistry course before pursuing graduate studies. This foundational knowledge is crucial for understanding the material properties and interactions relevant to condensed matter physics. Individuals without any chemistry coursework may find it challenging to specialize in this field, as graduate programs generally assume a background in both physics and chemistry. The discussion highlights the importance of integrating chemistry into the physics curriculum for those interested in condensed matter physics.
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can one without knowledge of chemistry(high school knowledge) and only having little experimental experience specialize in condensed matter physics?
 
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I would recommend that you take a chemistry class. It's expected of a physics undergrad (i.e. before one specializes in anything) to have taken at least a college level intro to chemistry class.
 
Vanadium 50 said:
I would recommend that you take a chemistry class. It's expected of a physics undergrad (i.e. before one specializes in anything) to have taken at least a college level intro to chemistry class.
I wasn't aware of this. I don't have any chemistry course in my whole course-load. Maybe those who specialize in condensed matter have some chemistry. If I don't, I guess I'll never have such a course even though it would be nice to take it.
 
fluidistic said:
I wasn't aware of this. I don't have any chemistry course in my whole course-load. Maybe those who specialize in condensed matter have some chemistry. If I don't, I guess I'll never have such a course even though it would be nice to take it.

Maybe it shouldn't, but this kind of blows my mind :eek:
 
hangover said:
can one without knowledge of chemistry(high school knowledge) and only having little experimental experience specialize in condensed matter physics?

What do you mean by "specialize in condensed matter physicis"? Such specialization typically occurs in graduate school, which means that you should have had an undergraduate degree in physics, and that implies that you have taken a year of chemistry.

Zz.
 
ZapperZ said:
What do you mean by "specialize in condensed matter physicis"? Such specialization typically occurs in graduate school, which means that you should have had an undergraduate degree in physics, and that implies that you have taken a year of chemistry.

Zz.

Did you see https://www.physicsforums.com/showpost.php?p=2519319&postcount=3"?
 
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