Which engineering course makes the most use of particles ?

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The discussion centers on identifying which engineering course most extensively incorporates particle physics and quantum mechanics. Electrical engineering, particularly in the fields of microelectronics, semiconductors, and nanoelectronics, is highlighted as a significant area of focus. However, it is noted that while electrical engineering delves into quantum mechanics at the research and graduate levels, undergraduate programs may not cover it in depth. In contrast, chemical engineering majors reportedly engage more with quantum mechanics through their physical chemistry courses. Ultimately, while both electrical and nuclear engineering utilize aspects of quantum mechanics, electrical engineering is recognized for its deeper exploration of the subject in advanced studies, especially in solid-state electronics.
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Which engineering course makes the most use of particles physics ?

as the title says
which engineering course uses particles and quantum mechanics the most ?
i heard about electrical engineering specifically microelectronics like semiconductors and nano electronics
i have also heard about nuclear engineering
but which one makes the most use of quantum mechanics ? even if its one outside the two
 
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Between the two, EE goes more into qm but ee majors don't really learn qm. Actually, the chem eng majors I've known learn a lot more qm, in their physical chemistry classes.

With ee though, research and grad level classes do get more into qm, if you get into solid state electronics.
 
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