Master Definition and 203 Threads

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    Please help want to do Master in Physics with engg. background

    Hello friends I hve done B.Tech in electronics engineering from ISM dhanbad, a premier engineering institute in India. And I have a very core interest in physics from very early but i couldn't choose physics after my school due to some reason. Now, I am finally decided to pursue physics...
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    Programs Which Master's Program is Best for Research in Fluid Mechanics and Catalysis?

    Hi, I recently graduated from my undergraduate degree in chemical engineering. Since then, I have worked some time at a chemical plant and some time at a research center (specialized in materials science). Right now I am thinking of going to grad school, but I am having some trouble in deciding...
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    DSP involvement in Power Systems (help need for Master thesis)

    Hello. i am searching for a topic for my Master Thesis. My Master is on Power Systems and i want to combine my thesis with digital signal processing. but i am stuck on finding a topic. So if anybody can helping choosing a subject or giving me some ideas that i can work on? Best regards
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    Matrices: lines addition master trick.

    In Jordan, Gauss-Jordan and Laplace it's necessary to miltiply a line by a constant, add the result to other line in order to obtain 'zeros' (to facilitate the process while using Laplace) or to obtain a identity matrix (Jordan and Gauss-Jordan). I take TOO long while doing this and sometimes...
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    Programs Phd without the need of a master degree

    Do some of you got a Phd without a Master? I have a professor that only have a phd and 3 posdoc. How this works and how hard it is? And, if you know, what kind of institute or which contry have this kind of program?
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    Which precal topics should I master before taking Calculus 2?

    I just finished taking Calculus 1 at a CC last semester. This coming semester, I will be taking Calculus 2, which will be my last semester of Calculus (woohoo!). I didn't take Precal seriously during junior year of high school (had an eating disorder that made me unable to concentrate and...
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    Courses A Course Plan to Master General Relativity

    So this is purely for self-study purposes. Say I'm very keen on understanding GR well, but I don't even have the prerequisites done for even starting to grasp GR. Would anyone be able to give an outline of the skills necessary in understanding GR? An outline would look something like this...
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    Help Me Master the G-Factor: A Serway's Modern Physics Guide

    Hello, I'm having a hard time grasping this g-factor. Why was it invented? How do you solve for it? I'm currently using Serway's Modern Physics textbook right now, and I feel like it skimped on it so much that I just have no idea what it really is. If someone can expound, it would be greatly...
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    Is it a good idea to Study Master in Physics in Australia/Canada/New Zealand

    Hello, I am Indian, final year undergrad. I wish to study & pursue research in Physics and as part of my academic curricula, I plan to pursue Master in Physics and PhD further. I am looking ahead to continue my master in following countries: Germany, Canada, Australia/New Zealand. Looking at...
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    Programs Is there any school that I am qualify to apply?No GRE result or Master degree

    Dear all, First of all, thanks for reading this. I've been struggling to get a Phd offer in physics since I've completed my BSc degree.This coming year will be my 3rd years in trying to do and till now I've never been success in doing so. The only reason that I what do have a PhD in physics is...
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    JK flip flop master slave - Master remembers?

    NB: Got a bit wordy, highlighted question in red. Homework Statement Just a picture of what we're dealing with. I'm given a clock pulse, J and K inputs, and asked to describe the JK master-slave flip flop output.Homework Equations J K Q(t+1) 0 0 Q(t) No change 0 1 0...
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    Is Extending My Bachelor's Degree Worth It for a Master's in Computer Science?

    I am 25 years old and I have completed 2 years of bachelor courses where the majority is courses in Computer Science. Now I find myself in a situation where I can take specific courses for the 1 remaining year and get a general bachelor degree. With this general bachelor degree I am able to...
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    How do I apply for Master in Science, Physics at UBC, Vancouver campus?

    Hello Mate, This is my first post and I have always seen you guys are helpful to everyone. Thank you for all the knowledge you share from time to time. I am an Indian student pursuing my Final year in BSc (Physics). I would like to apply for Master in Science, Physics at University of British...
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    Advice for Master in Theoretical Physics

    Hi there, I am currently trying to decide where to go for my M.Sc. degree. I have to decide between the Intercollegiate Program at London, I was accepted at Queen Mary Univ. London, and the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste, Italy. My main interests are Quantum...
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    QM: Master equations and derivatives

    Homework Statement Hi I have a technical question regarding the following paper: http://arxiv.org/pdf/quant-ph/0602170v1.pdf In it they derive an equation for \left\langle a \right\rangle (equation #5) from the master equation (equation #2). My question is how they do this. Here is what...
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    General relativity for a master degree?

    What aspects of general relativity one could study for a master degree?
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    Can I Get into a Top Ph.D Program in the USA with a European Master's Degree?

    I am one year away from completing a master in Dynamical Systems (previously I have a Bachelor in Engineering Physics) at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Sweden. It is considered a top school in Sweden but in international rankings you will have to look way down the lists to find it...
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    Programs BsC in Physics, Master in Math. Can he go to Physics PhD

    My friend enrolled has a BsC in Physics and he also did a Master's in math in order to be able to cope with the math needed for Theoretical Physics. Can he pursue a physics PhD in USA (he studied in Greece)?
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    Master equation for Ornstein-Uhlenbeck process

    Hi everybody... I've been working through N.G. Van Kampen's "Stochastic Processes in Physics and Chemistry" and have run into something that has got me sort of stumped. He defines the Ornstein-Uhlenbeck process (a stationary, Gaussian, Markovian random process) in terms of the transition...
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    Books to master pre college calculus

    suggest books to master olympiad level calculus I have knowledge of all the basic integration,applications of derivatives, differentiation, limits continuity derivability & everything that a high school student should know but still I am having problems in solving olympiad level questions( can...
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    Quantum Master Equation in String Theory

    Can anyone give me a general sense of what the quantum master equation (or BV master equation) is and how it relates to string theory? I'm an undergraduate physics student and am hoping to do research with a professor on the topic, but need some basic knowledge on the subject.
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    Can we use 74LS73 ICs for master-slave JK flip flop?

    Hi everybody... This is not actually a home work question...i didn't find any other place to post it... 1.Can we make master slave jk flipflop using 74LS73 ic's which containt two individual jk flipflops? 2.JK flip flop has two 3-input NAND gates and the outputs are fed back from its...
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    Can I use Master Theorem if the partitions are not fractions?

    Homework Statement If I had a recurrence expression that recurs on partitions of size n - 1 each time, (as opposed some fraction of the original size ie. n/2), how can I apply the Master Theorem? I don't know what the "b" value is? Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution...
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    I want to get prepared for master at homehelp please

    Hello, :smile: I am a 37 years old with a BS in physics I decided to go for a Masters degree in Physics since it only takes about two years , i know it looks late but i love physics even though i wasn't so good in BS, and since i want to finish it good and fast i need someone to answer these...
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    Programs Master of Mathematics Studies or PhD in Physics?

    Hello everyone, I'm about to start my honours year in a science degree majoring in nanotechnology. I am pretty confident that I'm on track for first class honours and have had a few academics inviting me to come do a PhD with them once I graduate. However, in my studies I have only completed...
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    Master in Condensed Matter Physics

    Hi, I'm looking for a Master Degree (2 years) in Condensed Matter Physics (Theory oriented if possible), starting in Autumn 2012. I was thinking about Europe (e.g. Germany, France), but unfortunately I don't know the most active Universities in this field of research, for this reason I'm asking...
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    Getting into a Master of Science Program

    I am a third year EE undergraduate and I am thinking of getting a Master of Science degree in EE after my undergraduate studies. There are a lot of information here regarding PhD admissions, but I couldn't find any that specifically states the factors that can affect a Master's program...
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    Regarding Choice of Future Master Programs

    I have a few questions regarding how the future looks like for a few master degrees I'm thinking about to choose in a few years. I might be out pretty early because it's 3,5 years left until I'm going to have my masters degree, but I like to plan ahead and know what is waiting for me. First...
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    Bill O'Reilly the master of Astronomy?

    talks about our moon its fascinating.
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    Need Explanation of this Master Slave D Flip Flop

    Please look @ the pictures below. I have drawn a master slave D flipflop with preset and clear option as mentioned in the book. http://i28.lulzimg.com/7e22bfc016.png Can anyone tell me what is the necessity of the wires that are highlighted in the image? isn't the wire @ last stages of...
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    Master of Arts vs. Master of Science: Pros and Cons

    I have a rather general question, but I think it's one that many find thinking about. If you believe this topic has been covered before extensively, please point me to the URLs. I noticed there is a bunch of schools out there offering Master of Art degrees in scientific disciplines as...
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    Focus on LED lighting technology, which Master degree?

    Wish to focus on LED lighting technology, Mainly high powered LEDs to illuminate areas such as indoor and outdoor areas. Which masters area should I take into consideration? Should I consider getting a P.E.? Main things to consider when designing actual light fixtures; Optics Heat...
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    Programs What Are the Entry Requirements for a UK Master's Degree in Physics?

    Hi! It's first time I write. I'm an Italian Undergraduate in Physics, I'm about to get my first three years-degree in Italy(laurea triennale) in Physics, general-theoretical curriculm, within a few months(3,4). I'm planning to apply in a UK University for a one-year MSc or MPhil.Obviously, my...
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    Master Thesis Topic: Fibre/Laser Optics vs Phase Field Models

    Hi I have a BS in Physics, and have to begin my master thesis in 3 months. During the past couple of weeks, I have been talking to various professors at my university, and I have narrowed it down to either First option: Fibre/laser optics (experimental) Second option: Phase field models...
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    Where i can study a master on mathematics?

    Where i can study a master on mathematics? I'm going to start to send my applications forms for my master and i'd like to know which universities can be a good option ... please any comment about this it's helpful to me
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    Master Troll or Serious? (autistic even?)

    I can't tell whether this guy is serious... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYEzhRbVDC0 or... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=794i35FBPog
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    Master thesis acknowledgments page

    I have checked google and I get different opinions on what is appropriate to put in an acknowledgment page. Basically, I thank my school, my advisor, a couple fellow grad students, and then my immediate family. But, I also include two sentences to thank a former professor and a former...
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    Revisiting Algebra / Any Good Books to Help Master it?

    I've been doing the intermediate math classes like calculus and differential equations. I'm doing okay, but not great. What holds me back getting a 100% in these classes is almost always the algebra. I make stupid algebra mistakes and honestly am not completely comfortable with some concepts...
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    Searching for Master Thesis Topic in Power Engineering

    Please, I am searching for master Thesis topic in electrical Power engineering: Power System Analysis, Power Systems Economics and deregulation, Power System Stability, Tansmission Grid Planning and Power System Simulations. I will be very glad if somebody could give a link to any professor that...
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    How do PhD programs in the US differ from those in Europe?

    Hi everyone! In many places in Europe students usually have to take a 5-year long master's degree (3+2 years), before doing a 3-year long PhD. It seems that in US one has to take a 3 year long undergrad and then go into grad school for 5 years. I have heard that If a person with a 5-year...
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    Programs Cambridge Part III vs Perimeter Institute master program

    Hello! Suppose that your objective is to do a PhD in an american university, one of the top to be exactly. Imagine you have to opportunity to chose between Cambridge Part III and Perimeter Institute master program. Which master would be the best way to achieve the stated goal? What would be the...
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    Physics master after engineering bachelor?

    Is it possible to enroll to physics master program after electrical engineering bachelor? or is there any engineering degree which can leads to physics master? Thanks.
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    Can I Get Accepted into a Medical Physics Master's Program with a Low GRE Score?

    Hello, This my first topic int this forum. I am an international student here in US. I have BSc as a Technologist and I am looking for master in medical physic. I would like to ask you about my chances here to get acceptance in US. I got low score in GRE ( 910 ) with 660 in Math. So ...
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    Programs Need advice: master in Canada and phd in the US?

    Hello, everyone! I have a question here and I am really looking forward to hear your advices. I am now applying for phd programs, and I am aiming at the top universities in the US. However, based on my performance, I think my chance going to the, say, top 6 or top 10 is very small. (personally...
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    Master in Statistics Purdue or job?

    IS graduate school really worth it in this economy or is the safe way out?
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    Is It Too Late for a 28-Year-Old to Make Revolutionary Contributions in Physics?

    I just finished up Lee Smolin's 2005 book "The Trouble with Physics." In it he talks about two types of scientists namely the A. Master Craftmen The majority of scientists who are very technically proficient and work on expanding previously established ideas. B. Seers A...
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    Can any master give me some idea

    I am trying to add some linkage bar or gear mechanism to a wheelchair which can use to rise or lift the patient to the half standing position. This is to help the patient to stand up from a wheelchair by himself witount using motor or any circuit. To rise the body weight by using hand force is...
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    Schools Universities for physics master with 2.4 gpa

    Hi, I want to do master in physics in an English-speaking country. (USA, UK, Canada or Australia) (though I prefer USA as a first choice) I am senior physics undergrad student. However my gpa is very low, around 2.4. (However most probably I'll increase it to above 2.5 at the end of the...
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    Master in Condensed Matter Physics

    Hello! I would like to know which Universities in the world have an excellent Master in Condensed Matter Physics?. I am aware that this question is not very precise, because the answers will very personal. Nevertheless, I would like to hear them. Thanks for taking your time to help me.
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    Studying Suggestions about books for Theoretical physics master course

    Hello. I am enrolled for this year in the theoretical physics master offered by ecole normal superieure in paris. It is an enormous task to pull off and so I need (and beg) some advise to speed up my progress from the most knowledgeable of the lot. So I completed a five year course in...
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