Physics Making the Switch: Monetizing Physics Knowledge as a Programmer

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A programmer with a background in physics is considering transitioning from web development to a career in physics. Key ideas discussed include creating Udemy courses to teach fundamental physics concepts in an engaging manner and starting a YouTube channel to produce viral physics videos. Additionally, there's a suggestion to leverage programming skills in a physics-related job, such as working in a lab or company that involves simulations, which may require proficiency in Matlab and converting code to production-level languages like C/C++ or Java. The conversation emphasizes the potential for monetizing physics knowledge through online education and content creation, as well as the value of combining programming expertise with physics applications.
Kamal Reddy
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Hi everyone,

I am a programmer. Been doing web development post my Bachelors. Physics was my favourite while growing up and even during my bachelor days. I want to return to it. How can I give up my programming career and make some bucks with Physics. I have been thinking of a couple of ways but please put in your ideas also.
1. Planning to create a couple of Udemy physics courses. I have a nice perspective of fundamental physics and I think I can put the concepts in an interesting way. So, I think turning into an instructor and creating a paid udemy course might work.
2. Create a youtube channel and make some nice physics videos which can go viral. I need to figure out how to actually do that.

What are your ideas on this, guys??
 
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You could get a job at a lab or company where you get to interact with a lot of physicists using your programming skills to do simulations.

You'll probably have to master Matlab and help do conversions of Matlab to C/C++ or Java for production level code.
 

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