Pursuing Post Grad in Physics with E&E Degree?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the challenges and considerations of pursuing a post-graduate degree in physics for individuals with a background in engineering, specifically electronics and communication engineering. Participants explore the necessary preparations, knowledge gaps, and potential pathways to transition into the field of quantum mechanics.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a desire to pursue a career in quantum mechanics but feels unprepared in both math and physics, questioning whether to obtain another undergraduate degree in physics or to directly pursue a post-graduate degree while simultaneously learning necessary concepts.
  • Another participant points out the existence of a stickied thread that addresses the transition into physics graduate programs for those with non-physics degrees, suggesting it may contain relevant information.
  • A participant, identifying as an aeronautical engineer, seeks clarification on how to integrate pure physics with engineering as a potential PhD research topic, indicating a personal interest in the subject.
  • There is a discussion about the use of standard English in the forum, with some participants emphasizing the importance of clarity for non-native speakers.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the best approach for transitioning into physics graduate programs. Some express the need for more tailored advice based on individual circumstances, while others reference existing resources that may not fully address specific situations.

Contextual Notes

Participants highlight varying levels of familiarity with existing resources, indicating that while some find the stickied thread helpful, others feel it does not adequately address their unique situations. There is also an acknowledgment of language barriers that may affect communication.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals with engineering backgrounds considering a shift to physics graduate studies, as well as those interested in the intersection of engineering and physics research.

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Im about to finish my undergraduation degree in Electronics and communication engineering.. I love physics, which is the fundamental aspect of all science and math helping it hand in hand and hence i wish to carry on my career wrt quantum mechanics field.. My doubt is, i don't have a profound knowledge in either math or physics to directly carry a post graduation in physics with respect to field i intend.. I don't have a particular knowledge as to what to do to carry out my future in this field.. I need a detailed possibilities as to how to figure it out..

My main question is, should i try having another undergraduation degree in physics or can i directly carry out post grad and in the meantime learn necessary things which can help for post graduation? I tried to learn intuitively too but i just felt most complex things in math and physics need a best professor to sort u out what is that.. I am a sort of a person who cannot just forget a topic until i get it.. So its that i need a particular approach as to proceed with your help..

Any help would be appreciated without sarcasm because i have experienced it here trying to explain.. Most people don't understand the perfect situation I am in or rather i can't explain it particularly.. So any help would be really appreciated.. Please sort it out in a particular manner which gives a clear view of ur opinion

Thankyou
 
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Avoid using text speak.

There is a *stickied* thread which addresses the very issue of going into a physics graduate program while having a degree that's not in physics. Read it.
 
Not everyone is from an english-speaking country you know. But I would like an answer to this myself as I am an aeronautical engineer considering doing research in physics.
 
Aero51 said:
Not everyone is from an english-speaking country you know.

Which is one reason we encourage the use of standard English over "text-speak". Why make it harder to read for newcomers to the language than is necessary?

Aero51 said:
But I would like an answer to this myself as I am an aeronautical engineer considering doing research in physics.

Which part of the stickied thread did you not understand or was incomplete?
 
I read that thread and it doesn't pertain exactly to my situation. I am curous about integrating pure physics with engineering as a possible PhD research topic.
 

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