Physics Physicists Statistics (Condensed Matter)

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Condensed Matter Physics is frequently cited as the largest field within Physics, although specific statistics to support this claim are not readily available. Users have noted difficulty in finding concrete data on AIP.org, which primarily offers insights into skills and job prospects for graduates rather than detailed field-specific statistics. Links were shared to AIP resources that provide some relevant information, but they do not directly confirm the size of the Condensed Matter field. The discussion highlights a need for more accessible data on the distribution of graduates across various physics disciplines.
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I've been reading on this forum that Condensed Matter is the largest field of Physics. I can't find any stats of this anywhere. I've searched AIP.org numerous times and uncover nothing. It shows what skills and general jobs of various graduates, but nothing about specific fields. Can someone post a link to these claims? Thanks.
 
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Here are a couple:

http://www.aip.org/statistics/trends/highlite/emp/figure15.htm

http://www.aip.org/statistics/trends/highlite/grad/table7a.htm
 
Ahhh. Thank you.
 

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