careers in physics
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CAREERS
IN PHYSICS
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BRANCHES OF PHYSICSBRANCHES OF PHYSICS
Astronomy/Astrophysics
Classical Physics
Low Temperature Physics Plasma Physics
Quantum Physics
Atomic & Solid State
Physics
Relativistic Physics
Stars, Galaxies, Cosmos
Light, Heat, Motion,Electricity, Magnetism
Superconductivity Discharge tubes, Fusion
Lasers, LED's, FiberOptics, Quantum Dots
Material Science,
Semiconductors, SurfacePhysics, Nanotechnology
Stars, Cosmology, ParticlePhysics
Physics is the study of the nature of matter andthe way that it reacts with its surroundings.
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BRANCHES OF PHYSICSBRANCHES OF PHYSICS
MacromolecularBiology
Accelerator Physics
Nuclear Physics
High Energy Particle
Physics
Virus crystallography
Particle Accelerators,RF Devices, X-ray
Nuclei, Fission,Radiation Therapy
Subatomic Physics,
Quarks, Tomography
Physics is the study of the nature of matter andthe way that it reacts with its surroundings.
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SOME PROFESSIONS
Astronomer / Astrophysicist
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SOME PROFESSIONS
Cornell Big Red and the RoboRoos from University of
Queensland, Australia, after Big Red defeated the
RoboRoos by a score of 1-0 in overtime to win the 2003
World Championship in Padua, Italy.
Engineering: Electrical, Chemical,
Ceramic, Mechanical, Industrial, etc.
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SOME PROFESSIONS
Material Scientist / LowTemperature Scientist
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SOME PROFESSIONS
Plasma Physicist
Magnetohydrodynamics
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SOME PROFESSIONS
Macromolecular Biologist
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SOME PROFESSIONS
Atomic Physicist
Nanotechnologist
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SOME PROFESSIONS
Particle Accelerator
Physicist
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SOME PROFESSIONS
NuclearPhysicist
Nuclear Medicine
Tomography
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SOME PROFESSIONS
High Energy
Particle Physicist
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SUBDIVISIONS WITHIN PHYSICS
Theoretical - creates theories and models
Experimental - observes & measures effects
Research - creates knowledge
Applied - engineers solutions to future problems
Academic - teaches & performs scholarlyresearch
Industrial - creates practical products Managerial - oversees research or engineering
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EDUCATIONAL LEVELS IN
PHYSICS (High School preparation) Mathematics, natural sciences
Bachelors Degree (4-5 years) BA or BS in Physics, BS in Engineering Physics
Vector calculus, differential equations, chemistry;Physics: mechanics, E&M, optics, quantum,thermodynamics
Masters Degree (typically 2 years) - MS in Physics Advanced math; Physics: advanced levels of above +
solid state, particle theory, nuclear, plasma,astrophysics,
Doctors Degree (typically 3-5 years) - PhD in Physics Research & write a doctoral thesis