Master in Physics: Preparing for Graduate Studies After 13 Years

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around preparing for graduate studies in physics after a significant gap since undergraduate education. Participants explore strategies for revising key concepts and addressing weaknesses in knowledge, particularly in mathematics and specific physics topics.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Homework-related, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a desire to create a revision timetable for graduate studies after a 13-year hiatus from physics.
  • Another participant questions the original poster's current knowledge level and suggests identifying weaknesses, particularly in mathematics and GRE problem-solving capabilities.
  • The original poster shares their approach of revisiting quantum mechanics and mathematical methods, noting specific challenges with the Schrödinger equation and operators.
  • The original poster mentions using specific textbooks for revision and identifies weaknesses in solid state physics and particle physics.
  • There is a focus on the importance of mastering ordinary differential equations (ODEs), partial differential equations (PDEs), and Fourier series as foundational topics for graduate studies.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants have not reached a consensus; multiple views on effective preparation strategies and areas of focus remain present.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the original poster's self-assessment of knowledge retention and the specific areas of weakness that may affect their preparation for graduate studies.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals preparing for graduate studies in physics, particularly those returning to academia after a long break, may find this discussion relevant.

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i am 33 years old male , i finished my undergraduate works in physics at the university of jordan in 1997 . i want ( the next semester ) to make the graduate study in physics that is after 13 years of the bachelor degree , i want someone to help me to make a timetable to make revision withen 4 months this because i feel that i forget too many things and i want to make excellent marks in the graduate studies . thank u in advanced

mahmoud daoud
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please i want some one to replay to me
 
First of all: How much do you know, how much did you forget?
Second: Can you do all the problems in the GRE test? Where are your weaknesses?
Do you need to brush up some maths? Can you solve DE's for example?
We can't help much if we don't have an idea about your current level.
You'd have to work out your weaknesses.
 
when i decided to make the graduate studies i put the books that i took during the undergraduate studies , and i thought that i must start with the quantum mechanics because i was weak in it during the undergraduate .

i started from the beginning and i found that i forget some of the mathematical methods in the physical problems related to Schrödinger equation and operators so i take fast revision using the book " mathematical methods in the physical sciences by mary boas " and when i reached the ordinary differential equations i opend the book " elementary differential equations with boundary value problem by diprima " until now i am studing it

about the GRE physics i can solve nearly 70% of its problems but i have weakness in solid state physics and particle physics

i feel that i must focus on ( ODE'S & PDE'S & FOURIER SERIES ) is that good to enter the graduate works standing on good ground or not ?
 
i wish that some one discuss me . thank you
 

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