Which is Better for You: Experimental or Theoretical Physicist?

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The discussion centers on choosing between becoming an experimental physicist or a theoretical physicist, highlighting that the decision is complex and depends on personal interests, career goals, and financial considerations. Participants emphasize the importance of self-reflection in determining the best path rather than relying solely on others' opinions. Additionally, there is a debate about the best language for studying physics, with mentions of German, English, and Russian, but a consensus that mathematics is the universal language of physics.
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Yea, It's simple question. Which better to be?

-Experimental Physicist
-Theoretical Physicist

And another simple question too.

Which language the best to learn Physics? German, English, Russian or doesn't matter just maths language?
 
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SonerAbay said:
Yea, It's simple question. Which better to be?

-Experimental Physicist
-Theoretical Physicist

Very far from a simple question, my friend.

What do you want to do...How important is money...What type of physics do you enjoy...
Not simple.
 
SonerAbay said:
Yea, It's simple question. Which better to be?

-Experimental Physicist
-Theoretical Physicist

Asking others what THEY think is best is just silly. You need to figure out what YOU think is best, else you'll be wasting your life.
 
Thanks for answers. What about language?
 

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