Europe Definition and 164 Threads

hi, i want a know if anyone has ever attended or is attending a msc physics course and will tell me how competitive they are , i am interested in : Utrecht Leiden Imperial LMU Munich Cophenague I guess it will be less competitive than phd programs since you have to pay it. thanks

The unusually cold weather in Europe must be related to the gulf stream which gives Europe its normally balmy temperatures as far north as the Arctic Circle in Norway. It was noticed this summer that the gulf stream had slowed down to almost a stop. Some scientists attributed this to the BP...

Hello, I've read through ZapperZ's "walkthrough" until the PhD-section to get some info and it did help. More specifically: I'm doing my undergraduate studies in Belgium and I was wondering what it takes to apply to PI. This might seem like a silly question, but the system is really quite...

Hello all- I'm currently wrapping up a Physics M.S. in astrophysics at a well-known university in the USA for this field, and for a few reasons I want to get my Astronomy PhD in Europe, focusing on experiment (I know I want to transfer from here because the research opportunities don't...

Hello, Does anyone know of some good programs in Europe for a PhD in Astrophysics? I know England has some great school, however I believe they are rather competitive. What about France? Are there some well know Astrophysics programs there that I could look into? I've tried doing some...

I just read the following article, from 2007: I find that pretty worrying, but oddly enough, there is hardly any other information to be found on this subject. The only other articles I can find link back to this one, so I wonder, is this just sensationalist reporting or is there some truth...

Hello everyone, I'm recently graduate in Nuclear Engineering (Master's Degree) and I'm looking for a job in Europe especially in Switzerland. I'm also very interested in PhD. Do you know any companies in my field in Europe or in Switzerland? Do you think that a PhD is a good choice? Thank...

Well, not every plane, just those equipped with ADS-B. Still, fun to check what it is flying over your house. http://www.flightradar24.com/

Heading off to study in Europe? Currently in EngSci at UofT and got accepted to http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&source=web&ct=res&cd=1&ved=0CAcQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Femaro.irccyn.ec-nantes.fr%2F&rct=j&q=emaro&ei=SzZzS-OWGYKVtgfA-unwCQ&usg=AFQjCNGP9u2wfg1t_cUDUIjg0nr25zzetg"program in Europe on...

I am reading about the eligibility criteria in order to employ researchers they ask non older than 35 years old and also if you want to apply for an assistant professor. I just do not understand why. I know someone who had almost 5 years before university a job and switched the professional...

Homework Statement This problem has even stumped my Physics tutor. "Explain why TV receiver arrays in densely populated areas (eg, Western Europe) have both horizontal and vertical antennas." Homework Equations N/a The Attempt at a Solution Unable to find any information on...

Hi Everyone, I hope you can help with our question. My niece is about to start the last year in Physics at USB in Venezuela. She is currently involved in an optics project for the University of Rio in Brazil and has outstanding marks. She is allowed to do her last year in some abroad...

I would like to use book for calculus, but I'm not sure if it cover my "math analysis" course. And i can't tell that from reading content... So i'll give you some examples of assertions(or definitions), and you tell me, if they are discussed in "Calculus" by Michael Spivak. Three series...

I wonder if mathematical books from USA/UK better than for example russian books? I use mostly russian ( i live in eastern Europe), and they are hard for self-learning person (i'm thinking about books for mathematicians-to-be, not engineers). I wonder if books that are used in UK/USA sre much...

Hello, I am a student with a M.Sc. in theoretical physics in search of a PHD. I would like to know which groups in Europe have some relevance in the context of QFT, in particular the problem of the mass in particle physics (no Higgs mechanism), Renormalization Group,.. and General Relativity in...

Pretty ridiculous.

Interesting video. http://www.hulu.com/watch/94075/rick-steves-europe-rick-steves’-iran

As I have said before, we will be landing on the beaches of France next month, an American obsession since at least 1944. Our residence will be at the gates of Disneyland but we won't be going there. I have Paris, Versailles, Fountainbleu, and Mont St. Michel on my list of places to see. My wife...

Hi all. If a student takes his/hers BSc in e.g. physics in a European country, is it possible to do the MSc in the U.S.? And do you know what must be done by the student in order for the to be possible? Also, is a graduate program in the US equivalent to a MSc program in Europe? Any input...

Does anyone know if there is any correlation between these two?I mean most of the times during El Nino events the weather here in Europe gets ''crazy'' but till now i haven't seen any formal scientific survey which describes it with certainty. Now with the new El Nino being formed what kind of...

Starting the trip off in geneva, and looking to go to germany possible austria and maybe parts of eastern europe.. 4 of us are students so budget is tight, but also looking to have fun i.e if they're any good festivals or cheap gigs going on. We're only traveling for 10 days so we're looking to...

I'm searching a list of the largest lake in every European country. Of course, I can google them one by one, but it would be easier if there is a list somewhere on the internet. However, I can't find any...

Hey everyone, I was looking into international PhD programmes in Germany and was just curious if anyone had any experience in these. Instruction is entirely in English, although German language courses are required (something I wouldn't mind). The particular schools I am interested in are in...

This will be a long post but I will be thankful if you read it. I,m a CS major, senior year from Bulgaria. Wanted to go to Mathematics but in my city (actually in the city i bought an apartment) there wasn't a Math Major. Since my freshman year i found that wasn't interested in Programing so...

Hi... I am thinking about following my studies in europe or america and i really don't know (and I've no found information on internet about it either) if i can validate my bachelor/degree/PhD from my uni here, to an european or american one; because my possibilities are limited here, to be...

It seems that the storm has finally reached the shores of Europe. Fortis is partly nationalized in Holland, Belgium and Luxemburg - I'm a customer with Fortis, btw. It is the biggest bank in Belgium, and one of the biggest in Holland. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7641132.stm

I ran across this op-ed piece... It's on ZDNET, not the most authoritative of sources, but the argument it makes seems compelling to me: And another data point: in recent years much of NASA's astrophysics missions have been slashed or put on hold; the only two that actively continue at this...

" WARSAW, Poland — Poland and the United States struck a deal Thursday that will strengthen military ties and put an American missile interceptor base in Poland, a plan that has infuriated Moscow and sparked fears in Europe of a new arms race. "...

I recently graduated with a bachelors in mechanical engineering from Canada. Right now I'm working and am really wanting to take off to Europe at the first chance I get. When looking at job openings in Europe I was surprised that the majority of positions available required master’s degree. Is...

I want to go to a graduate school in Europe for an M.Sc in Mathematics, but I don't know my chances. I have an honors B.Sc in pure and applied math from a Canadian university and not one of the best ones. My GPA is very high, almost all A+s (they give them here), I speak five languages, was...

How does it work? I'm kind of interested in schools outside of the US (I mean, why not?) and I've started looking at websites because I'm graduating this coming year and was told to start applying early. What I see (from Oxford and Cambridge at least) are a 1st Honours and High 2nd Honours...

Following chemisttree's recommendation, here's the Bernanke thread: http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080311/bs_nm/usa_fed_liquidity_dc So in other words, all week Americans read about insignificant details about a politician's personal life on their front pages. Meanwhile, a Bush appointee...

Greetings to all! As deadlines approach for PhD applications, I'm pretty confused about where to get my PhD and the implications of my choice. I'd really like to hear some opinions on my dilemma. Firstly, I'm currently in a MSc program somewhere in Europe and estimate to graduate on the...

Wow! I guess I didn't know how economically illiterate they are in Europe, until I read this article: http://www.foreignpolicy.com/story/cms.php?story_id=4095 I guess I can't blame them, when the public schools are teaching this unsubstantiated garbage.

Hi. I am looking into summer programs for the upcoming summer. I am interested in programs with focus in math and/or computer science. Last summer I did a physics REU at Columbia, and this summer I was hoping to maybe do a program somewhere in Europe. Maybe Cambridge, ETH, or Oxford or some...

Hey i Just heard, that because of a decison made by Europe, france has to reduce its sugar production (from 'betrave'). Motif : so that those who produce more let more way to those who produce less (are poor) What a stupid idea ! and undemocratic since now France has to force all the...

I am from Asia, and if I was given the chance to go to grad school, should it be the US, Canada, or Europe?

:cool: :smile: :cool: :smile: :cool: Over here in Europe, the clocks went forward this weekend. It's a lovely sunny day, with the sun high in the sky :smile: And, it'll be sunny when I get home :cool: :smile: :cool: You've got to love summertime o:)

hey, I am wondering if anyone knows of any universities in europe (excluding the UK) which offer bachelor degrees in physics that are taught in English, perhaps with an inclination towards theoretical physics? There must be a few of them around, but I'm not aware of any! I do know of a few...

I am only a freshmen in college, but I have plans on attending grad school for physics. Thus far my plans are to go to grad school in Europe. I was just wondeirng if you here could give me some feedback about that idea? Is it silly to think about going to Europe? I am not looking to go to any of...

Forza Barca! any barca fans around? Congrats , Barcelona champions of europe! U guys showed them gooners what football is all about!

To all EU PFers, or is that PF EUers, Have a nice day! :cool: http://esamultimedia.esa.int/docs/sites/Q10508.html I hope the government works better there than it does in the US. :rolleyes: :smile:

It's snowing in Central Europe. When I looked outside yesterday morning I had thought associations with the federation of snowmen who held a http://www.theonion.com/content/node/44676 last month against global warming because of it's heavy toll on their well being and numbers. This is...

What part did it play in shaping, art, nationalism, culture, in Europe ?

[SOLVED] Should Europe Be Considered A Seperate Continent? It barely makes the subcontinent standard as it belongs to the Eurasian plate (where as Arabian and Indian subcontinent are on different plates!). The European subcontinent should be merged with Eurasia and treated like so by all...

I'm planing on taking a tour group to Amsterdam, Berlin, Prague, Munich, Venice, Rome, Florence, Lucerne, and Paris this May. Lemme know if anyone is located in or around those cities and maybe we can meet up.

Does anyone know about a good summer school focused on physics - in Europe?

Archaeologists find western world's oldest map By Hilary Clarke in Rome http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2005/11/18/wmap18.xml&sSheet=/news/2005/11/18/ixworld.html Hopefully there is more.

I had a customer looking for some equipment that would be used in Europe to cool down a superconducting magnet that was to be installed there possibly in 2006. It must be an exceptionally massive magnet because he's looking for a very large cryogenic compressor and he says it will take 6 months...

Whatever happened to the exploding toads in Europe? Are they still going off? http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4486247.stm