The discussion centers on the job prospects of nuclear physics versus particle physics, specifically in the U.S. Both fields exhibit limited employment opportunities outside of academia, with no significant difference in job availability. Participants agree that neither branch offers a reasonable chance of employment in non-academic settings, highlighting a challenging job market for experimental physicists.
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...in the U.S.Dr Transport said:outside of academia, neither has a reasonable chance of employment.
Yes...gwnorth said:...in the U.S.