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Hi, I want to apply in Germany for MS in the area of switch mode power supplies design. Any good idea which university offer much courses in this area in English language... I want to apply in university where there is no tuition fee or a very minimum.

I need help picking the best route to a careers to do with propulsion systems in space and launch vehicles. Initially, I would have pick the obvious course for this which is aerospace engineering, which most jobs want as basic requirement. But now I understand that the electronics course at this...

Im a junior physics major with interests in statistical physics, quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, classical mechanics and all thing theoretical and mathematical. I certainly want to go into something that is very mathematical but I am just not sure what I should look into. Also how to i go...

I am currently a physics undergrad and I thought I was good at physics. In high school I was pretty proficient in physics and got good grades without studying. My first semester in college I got 2 C's (in calc and physics) but that was because I did not study a lot. This semester I thought I was...

I was talking to a friend recently when he said he thinks about math like sentences and when he sees formulas he acts like he is speed reading through a book, although this did not really make much sense to me, it must make a lot of sense to him because he is great at math. This just got me...

Which one let's you to have your own lab and make mind-blowing experiments without any interuption for you to think and create something new and to explore something profound ? ( I know there is something wrong but i'd like to learn)

I am looking for some kind of a diagram, general or analytic, that shows all the different kind of Physics "Departments"-"Studies" or what you would call them, like Quantum Physics, Physics of Sound Waves, or something like that. I know it is a very general question but anything you know of...

Hello everyone, I'll try to explain my situation as quickly as possible: I will be starting a B.Sc. in Physics at a German university in 2 weeks. I will be beginning in the second semester, so this semester I'll begin with "Electromagnetism" (Physics II), and next semester I'll be learning...

Hello all, I'm going into my senior year of applied mathematics this coming Fall semester. My adviser recommended that I take the GRE before Fall semester starts so that I can have my Grad school applications in by the December deadline. My question is as follows: Would it be better to study...

what is the best referece book to study atomic structure and electronic structure of atoms ?

Hi, I'm currently in high-school and looking to study independently, but am unsure how long I should spend doing this a week. Currently I spend about 35 hours in school per week (9 till 4, Mon to Fri) with about an hour of travel time. Of this time in school about 23 hours is spent in lessons. I...

Hi guys! I'm currently studying in grade 11. I am very passionate about physics and I already am ahead of some undergrad university levels. However, I am a bit indecisive about my future :-/ I love physics and I would want to do theoretical physics in a field like cosmology, quantum mechanics...

Okay..SO I am senior in High School and I have so far taken 11 AP Classes and with this year I will have 18 AP Classes. My method obviously doesn't work because I have only passed 6 of the 11 and have NEVER gotten a 5. This year should be different. Please let me know an Awesome way to 5. Thanks!

theory of computation data structures algorithms ?

I need some advice regarding studying abroad for someone planning on going to graduate school in physics. I've always wanted to study abroad for a semester and I've heard nothing but great things about people's experiences. Last semester I got involved with a nuclear physics research group...

Hi, currently I am an undergrad. I really want to take an graduate course in Quantum Mechanics, but I am not sure if the physics I have already taken is sufficient enough. So, now I am wondering what courses I should take before taking the Quantum Mechanics course. I have listed the necessary...

So, I am an undergraduate physics student and I need a little help/advice on deciding a focus to move forward into and eventually do research in. The reason that I have a difficult time deciding is that I am fascinated with nearly every aspect of physics from quantum mechanics to astrophysics. I...

Homework Statement [/B] A tensile load F is to be applied to a tie bar. The tie bar is 50 mm diameter. The surface of the bar has defects resulting from the manufacturing process, these have a maximum depth of 1.5 mm and have a shape factor of 1.4. If the fracture toughness of the material...

Hey, This might be an unusual question, but I'm 20 years old and I really want to study mathematics ; however, I currently am studying for a baccalaureate in law, and I am currently in my second year. Problem is : I absolutely hate law, and wish I had never entered the program in the first...

Hello, Next year I will be taking more than 6 ap classes and I was wondering how to manage my study time and how I study. I will be taking two exams on physics next year (AP Physics C: mechanics and electromagnetism) along with many others. The questions are: 1. How do you find time to study...

Hello! Could someone tell me what they are studying in the first three years (undergradute) in condensed matter physics.

I want to study high level of physics Including all quantum machenics ,astrophysics,classical physics. Hiii guys, Because i wondered about the amazing question in forum i want to understand all that things. Because i am very curious about physics and i want to learn about mystries of univers...

i would like to design and build missiles for the navy which upper school subjects should i take and then which uni corses should i follow them up with

i am currently self studying qm, and i am trying to plan ahead since i am relatively over with griffiths part1 (which is the theory part) and i was wondering if i should go ahead to part 2 (applications) or should i just keep this for later and attempt to stregnthen my basics in qm from another...

I am currently in high school and have been driven to become a theoretical physicist in an unsure field for quite some time now. I have been unfairly placed in a very easy math class even though I already know it. I have been studying upon subjects such as algebra 2 and pre-cal and recently...

Okay, so I am a team member of a college robotics team, and this year we have quite challenging theme of playing badminton with robots, so for this reason we decided to track the position of shuttlecock in air. Now our approach was to predict the final position where it will land on ground from...

Hello, I have completed a Master program in China, during which, I joined in a project applying nano-particles in optical device. The project motivated me to study optical property of nano-particles, and I am looking for a Ph.D. position in Germany. The problem is: how do I get known with my...

Hi, everyone. I just wanted your advice as at bachelors level, how much material you need to study for a topic? For example, if you're asked to describethe valance bond theory applications in chemistry, should I study and write the points of VBT and give 4-5 applications and explain the theory...

The field of physics I'm most interested in is group theory. I know it's technically a math subject, but I'm interested in using it in physics. So I guess you'd say "group theory applications in physics." I already have a Bachelor's in Engineering Physics from University of Oklahoma. I want to...

I've been programming for 10 years and have done many free lance projects. I know basic mathematics (what an engineering student would know) but I want to move into more theoretical fields for a hobby. I am devoting 4 months of my summer this year to studying mathematics. I will be studying...

I'm a final-year UK-residing maths undergrad and I was hoping to continue my studies with a PhD in astrophysics. I am hoping -- or rather was, straight from my graduate work -- to go to Paris (for various personal reasons) and complete a PhD there. However, as I'm sure some of you are aware...

So, I graduated a few years ago with a liberal arts degree and I'm currently working as a programmer. Although I'm pretty good with the practical application of computer programming, my math is horrendously bad. Now that I'm wanting to go back to school, obtain an advanced degree, and change...

Has anyone been through independent study calculus course ( DE through a university out of Utah)? I really miss the aspect of having an instructor but I do enjoy being able to focus on the aspects that I am not great at while passing over things that I've already learned. I would really like to...

108 pages of physics formula goodness! Print off the pages you need and start studying!

I would like to learn calculus from the start. I have had pre-calculus and have basic ideas about limits and derivates(though not very rigorously). Which book should I use? I have the book "Calculus The Easy Way" by Douglas Downing. I also have access to Calculus One by Ohio State University...

What are some good electrical engineering books for self study? I want to study electrical engineering and make my own little cpu (don't ask why).

Hi. Table of contents: I: Summary II: Introduction III: Subjects I study IV: My problem V: Schedule and time I can spend studying VI: Questions I have I: I'm taking three subjects that I failed due to missing out on studying the last two months of the semester. I will take these exams again...

i plan to take up a subject for self study in the coming vacation (starts 22/1) anyway i want to understand quantum mechanics but my pace so far is so slow, because well, i think the math is tough in most books and there is no appropriate introduction. I am in engineering school, so my limit of...

So I've been a part-time student for the last couple of years taking classes at a rather high-ranked public university that's well known for its engineering program. The problem is, my GPA is crap and so the only engineering program that will accept me is the engineering physics program. It's an...

Hey guys! I'm asking all the people out there if you could redo high school what are some of the things you would do to get ready for a career in science? I would love to get a career in theoretical physics and being such a vast subject I was seeking some insight as to what would be a great...

Hello friends , I pass out in year 2013 as an Electrical Engineer. Now I want to continue my ms from USA. Please suggest me best Universities for MS Programs in USA so that I can apply for it.

i really need help with studying the actuarial exams. My issue is I am not studying 'smart. and with the difficulty of the exams, studying hard won't get me through. I passed exam P, but I studied way too hard for it; ie 1 year for 5 to 7 hours per day, 5 days per week. It ended up with me...

I have physics finals coming up and I need to study well. Do you have any recommendations while studying?

Hello Everyone, I want to know if it's a good time to study string theory from the basics? Or is it wiser to wait till next year, after the 2015 LHC run, if indeed we find any evidence for it? I have done a course in mathematical physics, classical and quantum field theory, electrodynamics and...

Hello everyone, I have a question that seems simple at first but is "hard" for me to answer. I'm teaching a general education math course at a community college next semester, and one of the key components to that course is symbolic logic. I'm pretty confident in my knowledge and ability to...

Ever since I was about 11 years old, my dream has been to pursue a career in any scientific field whatsoever (I practically enjoy learning about all of them!). I ended up being enchanted by the magic of physics at an early age as well, thanks to my childhood heroes such as Carl Sagan, Stephen...

Hi everyone, I haven't been successful in Discrete Math this semester. I have finished all of the calculus I-III series and I did very well. I want to know if anyone can give me some tips on how to study for my final coming up in a few days. Now, I understand that is a vague question but I am...

Hello all, I am a freshman enrolled in Mechanical engineering. Growing up, I have always been fascinated by the LEGO technic toys and the real-life machines and wondered how do engineers design these machines and mechanisms. When someone design a complex machine or a mechanism, how do they...

I'm a grad student studying electrical/computer engineering. Since I have a month of winter break coming up soon, I want to use it to study some more about probability theory and stochastic processes. Has anyone previously done a self study or partner study over a break like this? If so, how did...

I'm a mathematics major and up until now I've taken Calc 1,2,3 (so single + multivariable) a combined course in Elementary Linear Algebra + Differential Equations and PDE's. My school doesn't offer any tensor calculus classes, but I was interested in learning some of it on my own. Do I have...