What areas of aerospace can I explore with my background in math and physics?

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The discussion centers on potential areas of exploration within aerospace for a participant with a background in mathematics and physics, particularly after completing an undergraduate degree. The focus includes suggestions for graduate-level study and resources related to various aerospace phenomena.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses interest in exploring aerospace due to a background in mathematics and physics, specifically mentioning research on vortex rings and enjoyment of topics like ordinary differential equations (ODE), partial differential equations (PDE), and vector calculus.
  • Another participant suggests that turbulence research could be a suitable area of interest based on the participant's background.
  • A different participant proposes gas turbines as a potential area of exploration.
  • One participant reinforces the idea of turbulence, adding that studying deep stall and vortex augmented lift could also be relevant.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the relevance of turbulence research and related topics, but multiple suggestions for areas of interest indicate a lack of consensus on a single focus.

Contextual Notes

The discussion does not resolve specific areas of study or provide detailed resources, leaving the participant to explore various suggestions independently.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals with a background in mathematics and physics considering graduate studies in aerospace, particularly those interested in turbulence, gas turbines, and related phenomena.

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what area of aerospace??

just finished my math undergrad with a good amount of physics and research on vortex rings. i enjoyed ode/pde/vector calc and would like to explore physical phenomena related to these areas. this leads me to aerospace.

at the graduate level, any suggestions on areas i may like? if nothing else do you know a resource on becoming familiar enough with basic areas ie plasma/control/thermodynamics...

please be specific.

thanks
 
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You may enjoy turbulence research based on some of that.
 


Gas turbines might interest you
 


thanks guys! i appreciate your advice and will look into those areas
 


Turbulence most likely. You could also study deep stall and vortex augmented lift.
 

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