Without a degree but maybe by studiying till grad in personal coursesMondayman said:Without a degree, he/she probably does not have a complete knowledge of physics, and has likely made a mistake.
he can study the courses of graduate and those for the phd and from books and many other things he can make a discoverymfb said:Those courses teach the basics, mainy things discovered/done decades to centuries ago. They are not the science done today.
ricky33 said:he can study the courses of graduate and those for the phd and from books and many other things he can make a discovery
No he cannot. You don't even know what has been studied and what not without doing actual research, in contact with actual researchers.ricky33 said:he can study the courses of graduate and those for the phd and from books and many other things he can make a discovery
By searching and getting the curriculum used in one university and study their coursesmicromass said:There are currently over 1 million articles on arXiv. How will you choose which to read and which not to read? How will you choose which books to read and which not to read? How will you know you're not having any misconceptions? How will you ind a topic that is both accessible and something novel enough?
He can ask some scientits or search for the curriculim of some universitirs there is a lot my friend have seen courses on MIT for undergrad and graduatemfb said:No he cannot. You don't even know what has been studied and what not without doing actual research, in contact with actual researchers.
ricky33 said:By searching and getting the curriculum used in one university and study their courses
MIT courses aren't good ?micromass said:OK cool. That will make you understand a lot physics up to 1950 - 1970. What about the modern parts of physics? How do you know whether a certain topic is good to pursue?
ricky33 said:MIT courses aren't good ?
And I can get the books used in the curriculum of universities
So you are telling me that those who are studiying for a Phd in MIT are not good enought to make reasearchs and discoveries ?micromass said:You seem to be missing the point. MIT courses and books are excellent. But they only take you so far. They will not bring you to research level. Only research papers and discussions with professionals can do that.
ricky33 said:So you are telling me that those who are studiying for a Phd in MIT are not good enought to make reasearchs and discoveries ?
ricky33 said:So you are telling me that those who are studiying for a Phd in MIT are not good enought to make reasearchs and discoveries ?
micromass said:What I'm saying is that if somebody studies only MIT coursework and textbooks, then he will miss too much background to do research.
what do you think they should do more than that ?micromass said:I didn't say that at all??
What I'm saying is that if somebody studies only MIT coursework and textbooks, then he will miss too much background to do research.
Those studying for a PhD at MIT are in contact with scientists before they even start their own research projects. And when they do, they discuss with scientists which projects would be interesting, and get help from those scientists to get started.ricky33 said:So you are telling me that those who are studiying for a Phd in MIT are not good enought to make reasearchs and discoveries ?
ricky33 said:what do you think they should do more than that ?
ricky33 said:Why if a young person like 21 years old with no degrer made a new discovery in theoretical physics like an equation or a theory will not be accepted by people and no one will believe him ? What he should do before to let people accept his discovery ? Can it be accepted if that person was not famous and didn't won any physics award and and he don't publish physics article etc. ??
Vanadium 50 said:Does anyone think that indulging Ricky's fantasies helps him? Or anyone?
Yes, it is possible for a young person with no degree to pursue a career in theoretical physics. While having a degree in physics or a related field can be helpful, it is not always necessary. Many successful theoretical physicists have started their careers without a degree and have made significant contributions to the field.
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While having a PhD in theoretical physics can certainly be beneficial, it is not a requirement for making significant contributions to the field. Many renowned theoretical physicists, such as Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking, did not have PhDs. What is most important is having a deep understanding of the subject matter and the ability to think critically and creatively.
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To stand out in the field of theoretical physics without a degree, a young person can focus on developing their research skills and pursuing independent projects. They can also seek out mentors and collaborate with other scientists, participate in conferences and workshops, and publish their work in scientific journals. Additionally, having a unique perspective and being open to new ideas and approaches can also help a young person stand out in the field.