Guidance Definition and 443 Threads

I really need guidance on how to deal with this situation. I graduated last year from the Mathematics Department, Faculty of Science, at a university in Egypt. I earned an Excellent with Honour degree and was ranked first in my department. I have also published three research papers in Q2...

Please select up to 3 members who had the most positive impact in the Guidance forums in 2024. This is a popular vote. Polls were created by weighing activity and measure of helpfulness. Everyone nominated should feel honored! Many more could be added to this poll, we can never realistically add...

Howdy, mate! Good day? I'm a 22 yo student of Bachelor's Degree in Guidance and Counseling. You might be wondering why I'm here since I'm not a regular science person, but I'm interested in discovering different, new, attracting knowledge! I might often be online here for many questions. Hope...

I am at a crossroads in my life. After graduating high school, I went into the ministry. I had no plans to continue my education, and I was content with my perfect little Christian-centered world. Eventually, my faith was shattered and I came to the realization that my entire worldview for the...

Hello respected members, I hope this message will find you all well. I want to ask a question that I had for a long time, which is: Does the GRE physics have any importance in countries other than U.S? if you think that “other countries” is too unspecific statement then please tell me if you...

Hello respected members. I hope this message will find you all well, I have came across a brand new textbook on quantum mechanics by J. D. Jackson, not his previous book (mathematics for quantum mechanics) but a new one edited by another physicist based on his lecture notes... I first thought...

Hello esteemed members, I have a question with regard to what a physicist should study in mathematics. I tried hard to find a solution to this question but I couldn't, I have just reached to some conclusions I think they are true but I am entirely not sure, thus I decided to put this question...

Hello esteemed members, Recently I have been using this site for getting help, and I have found it very helpful, thanks to the helpful members who I may not be able to thank them fully. However, part of my method of studying is to do a self-contained study guide or summary or notes... to the...

Hey, I was just contemplating career opportunities after my Undergrad. I am slightly interested in theoretical physics but I can't imagine doing it the rest of my life. My main interests are nano-photonics and quantum technologies and I am planning to do research in these fields. I am not...

I feel compelled to note a valuable new article in the magazine Science about the task of writing scientific papers in English when your native language is not English. The article is written by a Chinese scientist who did his PhD in the U.K. The basic message is to keep it simple. Use short...

I have approached this question step by step as shown in the image attached. I request someone to please guide if I have approached the (incomplete) solution correctly and also guide towards the complete solution, by helping me to rectify any mistakes I may have made. I'm still unsure how to...

This was a trivial question I had (which I posted here on the PF EM Forum: https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/bound-charges-polarisation-of-a-half-cone.1015308/). As I received no response on the above link I decided to post the same as a self formulated HW problem. Below I have attached an...

My project is on threat modelling and prediction. The use of threat modelling with machine learning. So far I've found articles that use MITRE ATT&CK repository with STIX used with machine learning and data mining with CVSS, but I'm unsure if this is the right track. I basically just need to...

In my textbook on EM, the formula for self inductance of a finite solenoid is given as: L= (μ(o)* N^2*A * {√(a^2+ l^2) - a} )/l^2 where a=Radius of each turn, l=length of solenoid. I am having trouble and extreme difficulty in trying to ascertain how this formula was derived in the book and...

I am about to start writing a fairly important lab-report and have a few questions about structure. The experiment can be broken down into three “sub-experiments”, which have their own methodologies and conclusions. Each involves investigating the behaviour of a different part of the apparatus...

(EDIT: I have also added 2 snippets of the syllabus of the entire Math Physics course in my curriculum as reference). I am currently in the 3rd Semester of my 3 year UG Physics degree from where the subject of Math Physics has been separately included. I need extensive guidance from someone...

How do I choose a good elective? I want something that gives me good marks as i am in final year 2nd semester. I want something that has good courses over the internet. I don’t want you to pick it up for me but in general just guide me about how to choose the elective? I will put only ones that...

Margaret Hamilton the Pioneering Software Engineer Who Saved the Moon Landing https://interestingengineering.com/margaret-hamilton-software-engineer-who-saved-the-moon-landing Margaret Hamilton began working with Edward Lorenz, the father of Chaos Theory, in MIT's meteorology department. As...

After graduating with 2-years Masters in TP, I wish to return to academia by undertaking a PhD in theoretical physics and I have A LOT of questions since I am aware that it is a, extremely competitive area especially when you were out of the game for a while, about 5 years for me… What are the...

Hello all I come to again seeking guidance... There is another thread but he seems to have pulled formulas from somewhere other than our learning materials to reach the conclusions. Looking at this question and I can't figure out where to start really, the examples in out learning materials...

I wanted to purchase a new math text to expand both my library and my knowledge. I transferred to UCSB College of Creative Studies (it is said to be a grad school for undergrads) as a math major and proceeded to take nothing but full quarter loads of every math class that looked interesting to...

Hi everyone, My university has completely scrapped an undergrad Intro to QFT course and I am essentially left with no choice but to do self-study with no (worst-case scenario) external guidance. Are there notes or texts that can be used for such a purpose? Would be a nice bonus if there's a...

Summary:: 1. At what distance (in km) would a telescope (roughly half the size of Hubble) be able to actually make out features on an approaching object with a 75m cross-section? Hello Everyone, New to the forum, but I've been reading a lot of other posts here and am consistently impressed...

I was assigned a project where I need to have a heat sensor send a signal to my phone and cause it to sound an alarm. If my phone is an android what is a good app programming tool for this project, I’ve never done app programming. Would I be able to send a signal from the sensor to the phone...

Is there anyone on here who could help me fill in my gaps in quantum field theory up to renormalization? I know how to canonically quantize a theory and how to use scalars (spin 0), vectors (spin 1) and spinors (spin 1/2) but lack more advanced knowledge like renormalization which I could...

First of all, some background: I am currently on the QFFF MSc at Imperial College, I received my preliminary exam results a few days ago and it doesn’t look good, I failed a few courses, though I am still currently at a pass level. At present I am working on a dissertation with a well...

Is the gravity sling possible without rocket propulsion which dynamically guides the object to the right point? Ie, if instead of using a rocket, you shoot the object with an accurately aimed cannon from the moon, will it either hit the planet or miss it but never get slung/accelerated...

It's looking like I'm going to get funding for a research MSc in medical physics, working specifically with MRI technology on in-vitro rat brains looking at models of diagnosing disorders of the nervous system. I was just wondering if anyone had any useful advise or guidance for some things to...

Someone just booted up an Apollo Guidance Computer. Can't quite play space invaders on it but I though it was interesting..

I am a junior... The year that many of my teachers consider " the most important year of high school". I am honestly starting to wonder about my future past college and I would like some advice on how I should prepare. I love math and that is the truth, I have always excelled at math all the way...

So I’m a high school freshman this school year. We have these little presentations by our counselors about planning out our high school years and beyond. In our high school, you only need 3 credits for math (3 years) to graduate. I am currently in Algebra 1. I heard that my school offers these...

Hi, I'm not used to communicate physics in English, so my language may be a bit off. This task is fairly simplistic. It's a figure which is held up in points A and B (both having an x and y force exerted on them), and the figure has a joint C. It is depicted in attached files. The answers...

Hello, recently I have been looking into colleges and I'd just like someone who has some experience to give some ideas! Thank you in advance for any responses! A bit of background. I am 18, turning 19 in June and I would say I am a gifted person when it comes to learning. I love to learn and...

Hello, I am undergraduate student doing research and I am studying hurricane Katrina my completed math course is Calculus 3 which is up to Vector calculus. For my research I want study only wind force of the hurricane Katrina and I have a process but I want to know if its valid and what...

Hi, currently I am having a dilemma trying to decide whether I want to do a 4 year Msci in physics or mathematics. I am about to finish a degree in computer science I had started when I was 13 or 14 with the open university. Although, I still want to go to a real university for mathematics or...

Hello there, I'm a senior year student.physics is my favorite subject, but I somehow only get B's .I would like to expand my knowledge in physics vastly.I would like to know if there's a book which contains all the concepts a senior year student should know and much more. It would be a...

I just got a taught Master offer in Physics (part-time mode for 2 years) and I don't know what to do... First of all, I have a BSc in Applied Physics which I graduated in 2011. I study Physics because it is interesting. I felt happy when I got to understand something new (about the universe)...

TL;DR: I seriously screwed up when I was in my undergrad physics program and ended up essentially dropping out. Several years (and 'careers') later, I ended up becoming a software engineer. I make very good pay, but feel an itch to return to science. I feel an urge to to return to school and...

Hi all In general I'm experimenting with an old split air conditioner which i would turn into some kind of homemade heat-pump.The basic idea is to replace the indoor unit with some kind of heat exchanger so the AC heats up water instead of air ,which in turn circulates over radiators in...

Hi, I’m currently at college for my B.S. in physics and I’m working toward my minor in bio. My original goal was to go for a B.S. in physics and then through the program offered by my school, get a M.S. in engineering. However, I had a change in heart beginning of last semester and dropped the...

Hello, I am looking to change my major to become a marine biologist. As I view the different programs that are out there I have come into a couple of conflicts I was hoping you guys could help me with. The first being I have the option to either major in biology and get a masters in marine...

I have ADHD and some comorbid disorders as well which I'm trying to get treated for. I've just done my first semester of undergrad in physics and I've done pretty terribly; I got distracted a lot of times, didn't know how to manage my time or organize my work, and when I did study math/physics...

Hi, So I am currently a mechanical engineer working in aerospace designing and testing different interior assemblies, video arms, meal tables, etc. For a while now I have been thinking that this field is just not up my alley. I probably use Creo for about 80% of my time while the other 20% I am...

I want to piggyback from this thread: https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/aircraft-guidance-in-a-crosswind.198836/ this is the question I am attempting to solve, however this thread has been locked I have found that you can express the two velocities the following way at any point in the...

I'm in desperate need of someone with experience in getting accepted to graduate school. I have questions that my local advisors can't answer and was hoping someone on here could help?

I am a fourth year biomedical and mechanical engineering student and my final project has to do with designing a crash test dummy. The end goal is to mount the dummy on a bicycle and launch it at ~20kh/h, then it will be struck by an automobile driving at ~30km/h. Various different impact...

So I am starting brainstorming on my engineering project. I am quite set on creating IR guided rocket :biggrin: I am not very knowledgeable yet with wavelengths and optical sensors and there is one question that bothers me. How and why laser guided missiles don't track the sun? Also if anyone...

Hello, I am at my second year of my physics bachelor degree, and even now I still have to deal with difficulties about how to study well and bad grades. Every beginning of semester I make a plan of study, but it never works. And past two months I am already full of tests and homeworks and I...

I'm a senior in high school and I'm in AP Physics C: Mechanics and AP Calculus AB. I am conflicted in deciding what to study in physics. I want to study relativity or quantum mechanics. If there is a course of action, textbook, website, or any other recommendations please leave a comment. Thank you.

I am not sure if I am at the right place and I hope that I am... For my EE I want to do an investigation on something related to pool table and games so it will definitely be related to momentum. And one of the common techniques in pool games is that the player aims the ball on the rail of the...