HELP Kinetmatics or Optical Measurement?

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The discussion centers on selecting a mechanical engineering class that would best support a future in physics. The two main options considered are "Kinematics and Mechanisms," which covers traditional kinematics of mechanisms and linkages, and "Optical Measurement & Quality Measurement," which includes topics like optics, laser interferometry, and 3D computer vision. Participants largely agree that "Optical Measurement" is more relevant for graduate work in physics, emphasizing its significance in current physics research compared to kinematics. The consensus suggests that focusing on optics will provide a stronger foundation for future studies in physics.
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I'm currently working towards a masters in mechanical engineering, however I plan to focus in physics once this is complete.

Which Mechanical Eng class would be most relevant towards a future in physics?

- Kinematics and Mechanisms
- Traditional Kinematics of mechanisms, joints, linkages, etc

- Optical Measurement & Qlty Measurment
- Optics
- Laser interferometry
- Digital Holography
- Digital Shearography
- Laser Triangulation
- 3D Computer Vision
- Moire Technique
 
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RagingBull12 said:
I'm currently working towards a masters in mechanical engineering, however I plan to focus in physics once this is complete.

Which Mechanical Eng class would be most relevant towards a future in physics?

Kinematics and Mechanisms
- Traditional Kinematics of mechanisms, joints, linkages, etc

Optical Measurement & Qlty Measurment
- Optics
- Laser interferometry
- Digital Holography
- Digital Shearography
- Laser Triangulation
- 3D Computer Vision
- Moire Technique

I'm really needing a reply from someone. I need to make a decision today.

Thanks,
 
I think "Optical Measurement" would be more relevant to graduate work in physics.
 
las3rjock said:
I think "Optical Measurement" would be more relevant to graduate work in physics.

Anyone else around here that could comment on this topic?
 
I agree on optical measurement. I don't see much physics research being done on what has been described in the kinematics section of your post. Optics on the other hand... that's the bees knees ;)
 
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