Physics Scientist Career Guide and Counseling

Question: What courses do I have to take in college to become a Quantum Physics Scientist? Which college do you recommend? You guys are fantastic. Thank you!!!

Answer: To study quantum mechanics, you'll need a PhD in the field. At the undergrad (4-year college) level, you just need to major in physics. You don't start to specialize until graduate school. You'll need a lot of physics (intro, classical mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, optics, electronics, etc), a lot of math (calc I, II, III, linear algebra, differential equations), and you should take a programming course in comp sci. Make sure to get some research experience either with your professors or by doing an REU (research experience for undergrads) to prepare for grad school. Good schools for physics are Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, Cornell, U Chicago, MIT, CalTech, Berkeley, Santa Cruz, Stanford, UT Austin, Ohio State, Urbana-Champagne, and many more.

Question: Is there some place where I can chat privately to a scientist or someone knowledgeable in physics in private? ...online for free? Or at atleast so the coversation isn't publicly available? If you're a scientist I want to talk to you.

Answer: Physicists aren't used to talking in private. Mainly it's dermatologists who people want to talk to in private. So physicists will be a little shy at first.

Question: Where can I get a torrent that contains the solutions to Physics for scientist and engineers 7th ed by Serway?

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Question: Can anyone give me a link to scientist who contributed in physics? I want to know a link to the scientists who contributed in physics like newton

Answer: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Famous_physicists

Question: what are the cources that i want to chose to become a physics scientist after my degree (physics)cource?

Answer: A bachelors program in physics will include, at the least, intro physics I (Newtonian mechanics), intro physics II (electricity and magnetism), modern physics, classical mechanics, electricity and magnetism, two semesters of mathematical physics, thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, and quantum mechanics. A masters program in physics will include at least two more semesters of mathematical physics, advanced classical mechanics, advanced thermo and statistical mechanics, two semesters of advanced electricity and magnetism, and two semesters of advanced quantum mechanics. To become a research scientist in physics, you'll also need to do a PhD - complete an original research project for your dissertation.

Question: physics scientist without education?..read on...? hello.. i am 25 year old guy who has completed his business degree a 2 years ago but always have had a passion for science..i have a Major in maths and want to learn physics.. i dont know the basics... i wish to learn physics 101 to physics knowledge a scientist has... how can i achieve my goals? i love sports ..drink.. have fun... etc...but want learn physics for the past 3 years..can anyone help me?

Answer: A good working knowledge of maths means that you are half way there. Try searching second hand bookshops (especially near colleges etc) for physics textbooks and see what you can understand. Things like mechanics, dynamics and ballistics should be fairly simple as they are just maths and common sense. Have a search and see what you can find.

Question: who are the scientist that contributes to the development of physics? names of scientists that helps physics develop

Answer: albert einstein=theory of relativity

Question: How can scientist with there limited knowledge claim all there theories as facts? When looking at the creation of the universe to the creation of man(or evolution) and to the laws of physics, scientist seem to think there statements are facts and not opinions or theories. Why is this? The universe is billions, if not trillions, of years old and to think that in our brief existence and very limited knowledge we have it all figured out.

Answer: You seem to misunderstand the terminology used. A scientific theory is merely a model that can be used to explain facts and make assumptions based on observations. For example - bubble theory explains how and why bubbles form in liquids. The theory is based on observations of bubble formation and can be used to make assumptions when working with liquids - bubbles can be extremely dangerous when working with volitile substances so precautions must be taken and can be taken. Bubble theory is not a fact, it explains a fact. Much in the same way, evolution theory explains the fact of evolution. We can make assumptions of how things will evolve based on the observations and understandings of how evolution works. This can be applied in medicine as well as pest control. Big bang theory is slightly different. Through understanding the fact of the Big Bang, such as the cause for the background radiation, we can make assumptions of things to expect when dealing with things.

Question: name some scientist who contribued much in the field of physics? scientist that had contributed more in the field of physics only...

Answer: Nobody's mentioned Albert Michelson, who was the first person to have an extremely close value to the accepted constant of the speed of light.

Question: At the "Planck" level of quantum physics, scientist have said that "consciousness" must exist down to... ...that level given the fact our brain cells have micro-tubules that connect to that level from the macroscopic world...and at the "Planck" level, time virtually stands still... Is this not a scientific explanation for the concept of an "afterlife?" Follow my reasoning here...if time stands still at the "Planck" scale...then "consciousness" could exist forever in a "timeless" quantum level, and that timeless level is connected to our brain cells in a "micro-to-macro" ascending way...Is not this a logical implication or "ramification" of the information? (sorry folks...I'm a closet scientist at heart...putting the "funny" on the backburner for this one...)

Answer: A truly fascinating idea you've outlined. The concept of an 'afterlife' is at the root of all religious or spiritual feeling, and I've always felt 'God' really a term for our dialogues about fear of death, function of life, role in nature, eternity, etc. (except, of course, those for whom 'dialogues' become 'monologues'). The three monotheistic world religions tend to attribute consciousness, intelligence, foresight and coherence to concept of an omniscient life force, and consequently they created a BIG God. Following your logic, however, gives us a God that is not just tiny but microscopic at sub-atomic level: God simply as Energy - and we know energy never dies but only changes form. In other words, God does not have consciousness, but just 'is'. This completely negates the concept of an interventionist, concerned God prepared to tweak the workings of the universe to satisfy the pleadings from unworthy sinners - which is fine by me. No guiding hand, just a perpetual, dynamic spirit that connects everything - creating, destroying, mutating. I've read theories elsewhere that God manifests as Time: relentless, the dynamic to absolutely everything. Your idea would seem to compliment that too: Within us is something connected beyond Time; perhaps that stillness is some essence of 'God' or life. Anyway, thanks for a very stimulating thought. Doubtless there are many, many more ramifications but that's what came to my unscientific mind on reading your question. You seem to me to be on to something - keep going! P.S. Read a terrific novel which ruminates on a lot of this time/god/afterlife stuff in a pretty entertaining and dramatic way. It's called 'Dead Letter House' by Drew Campbell. You might want to check it out.

Question: I want to become a scientist, what is the education that is required? I want to become a physics scientist, I am currently at a community college as a first year student and am interested in becoming a scientist. What should I do first? What are good colleges for doctoral programs. What is the required education and how long? What is the average salary of scientists? Thank you very much for taking the time answering.

Answer: You can be a "scientist" with almost any level of education. A scientist is one who applies the scientific method to generating and interpreting data. However, if you want to a "classically trained" scientist, you will need a bachelors degree (B.S. or B.A.), most likely in physics or mathematics. Then, you would need to be accepted into a doctoral (Ph.D. program) in physics. As part of that, you might need to decide what type of physicist you want to be: as examples, a theoretical physicist is one that uses thought experiments and mathematics to answer questions about the nature of matter and the universe. Astrophysicists use astronomical techniques to research the universe. Nuclear physicists do research on the nature of matter at the atomic and subatomic level. Most doctoral level programs take 4-7 years beyond college, and then most Ph.D. graduates will complete post-doctoral fellowships of 3-5 years, depending on their specialty. So you can count on 7-12 years of education and training beyond college. Top colleges for physics, depending on what you want to do, include Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Princeton, UCLA, Cal Tech, and University of Chicago. There are broad ranges of salaries. A scientist working in a university might make $100,000 or more depending on the prestige of the university, while physicists in industries may make even more, depending on the level of management they attain. Hope that helps.

Question: Air Force Scientist/Physics? I am a third year college student pursuing my Physics B.S. thinking about joining the US Air Force as a scientist. Does anyone know what the procedure is to apply or what my odds are for getting in? I've heard this would put me as an officer. Any information would be helpful.

Answer: they are recruiting officers with Chem Math and psychics degrees but you have to be careful because they usually don't take non technical degrees you need a high GPA so the odds are good you will need to talk to a recruiter they will pay off your college your learning never stops in the Air Force most of your physics jobs are under engineering

Question: names of the scientist in the feid of physics and their contributions to physics? scientist in the field of physics and their contributions to physics

Answer: 1. Ernst Karl Abbe (January 23, 1840 in Eisenach – January 14, 1905 in Jena), was a German physicist. He was a professor at the University of Jena. Abbe is best known for his work in optics. He designed the first refractometer, which he described in a booklet published in 1874.[1] He discovered the Abbe number, a measure of any transparent material's variation of refractive index with wavelength. Already a professor in Jena, he was hired by Carl Zeiss to improve the manufacturing process of optical instruments, which back then was largely based on trial and error. In a long and fruitful collaboration, Abbe created the mathematical foundation of microscope design, which became essential for the later preeminent position of the Zeiss company. In particular, he discovered the Abbe sine condition, a breakthrough in lens design. He also invented the Abbe condenser, used for microscope illumination.[2] During his association with Carl Zeiss' microscope works, he also introduced the eight-hour workday, in remembrance of the 14-hour workday of his own father. The Abbe crater on the Moon was named in his honour. 2. Derek Abbott (3 May 1960, in South Kensington, London, UK) is a physicist and electronic engineer. He is a Professor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Adelaide, Australia. He is notable for leading theoretical work in the development of Parrondo's paradox, contributions to the field of stochastic resonance, and experimental contributions to T-ray imaging. 3. Robert Adler (December 4, 1913 - February 15, 2007) was an Austrian-born American inventor who held numerous patents. 4. William Phelps Allis (November 15, 1901 in Menton, France – March 5, 1999 in Cambridge, Massachusetts) was an American theoretical physicist specializing in electrical discharges in gases. He was the son of Edward P. Allis, Jr., a co-founder of Allis-Chalmers.[1] 5. Samuel King Allison (November 13, 1900 – September 15, 1965) was an American physicist, most notable for his role in the Manhattan Project — where among other things he read the countdown for the detonation of the "Trinity" test — and his postwar work in the "scientists' movement". I only gave 5. But for more information, you can go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physicists Hope I helped. :)

Question: What unit of length used in nuclear physics is named after a famed Manhattan Project scientist?

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Question: how accurate our science and scientist concerning the knowledge of physics & laws of the universe? are we suppose to believe in all that they say?and keep believing that all is true? that all we know remains all physical attributes and materials which has great limitations and therefore cannot provide 100% accuracy.just becoz they are scientist? and they are the authority in science? well, they can simply amend everything that are untrue and keep amending..till TRUTH can be realize.

Answer: Some things we know extremely accurately. Relativity and quantum electrodynamics are proved to many, many decimal places. Other things (cosmological quantities for example) are known to an order of magnitude. Other questions (like what is the dark matter) can only be speculated upon. There's a continuum of known and unknown. There will always be lots of stuff out on the edge that is unknown. It's the nature of science.

Question: what ican do after 10th class to became a scientist in physics?

Answer: Take all the math, physics, and chemistry classes you can. Physics is applied mathematics, so the more math you take at any level. the more basis you have for becoming a physicist or astrophysicist.