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I have done relativistic calculations for multiple metrics at this point. I have worked with the exterior Schwarzschild metric, the Godel metric, the Morris-Thorne wormhole metric, and the Friedman Robertson Walker metric. For these metrics I have derived multiple tensors and tensor-like...

Hello, I'm sorry if this question has been asked before. How much calculus or how much math in general should I have a good grasp on to be able to get started studying physics? How much math should I have already covered to read books like https://www.amazon.com/dp/0070350485/?tag=pfamazon01-20...

my name is praveena.now i am doing my B.E(ECE). i am interested to study a additional course?Tell me that which course have more value other than c++,java & algorithms?

I am post graudate in Physics [Msc. Physics]...i want to study more in this field..Mphil or phd which is best option? is there any way to do phd without NET score in india? please help

Senior in Fall. Is a full course on vector analysis necessary: Stockes theorem, Green Theorem, differential forms, etc. I feel like Griffith's Electrodynamics gives a sufficient overview of Vector analysis in Chapter 1 covering all you need. I've only taken the required Calc 1 - 3 sequence +...

So, having seen micromass's marvelous thread on how to self study mathematics I was wondering whether someone could create a similar thread just about physics? Because it would be really helpful to get advice on how to approach the subject and which textbooks to use and maybe it could be divided...

I was unable to fit any more details into the title. I'm a rising junior undergraduate electrical engineering student. My primary research interests (at the moment) are Electromagnetics, plasmas, solid state devices--pretty much any field with a heavy physics overlap. Unfortunately, none of the...

Hello, I have just graduated from university with a decent (but not outstanding) result: 2:1, not far off of a first, with good references. I did my final year project on accelerator physics and I am currently working at the same university over the summer doing similar work on an accelerator...

Hello, everybody. I'm an undergraduate student interested in QFT (especially CFT, String theory, quantum gravity etc). I have already worked through several serious books in QFT and related topics of mathematics (including all problems from books). Of course I don't mean I'm an expert for now...

I'm currently a mechanical engineering student and many courses that I take involve topics that have multiple conditions. For instance if event "A" happens then apply Table "a" or Equation "aa". It becomes difficult to solve problems when topics have multiple conditions especially when similar...

All right, guys. I am a part of rat race to IIT, the most premier institute of Engineering in my country, with one of the hardest entrance test on the high school level more then China's goakao.(Sorry for spell). I love the sciences, and am studying Physics, chemistry and Mathematics in my...

Hi All, As some of you know I have started working towards a degree in Civil engineering at the age of 33. My math is quite rusty since finishing school in 2000 and not using math for 15 years. As you have seen I post quite a couple of questions on the forum and work through them with help of...

I'm starting to rethink whether I want to become a physicist or not. The only reason why I want to join a univ is simply for the sake of learning. I just love learning physics, but I don't think that justifies entering a univ. What should I do in this situation? I do indeed want a job physics...

I live in India, and i just finished school, and decided to study physics. I got a seat in IIT Kanpur for a Bsc in Physics and also a seat in IISER(Indian Institute of Science Education and Research), and I can't decide where to go. I understand that there is little to no scope for a Physics...

I am currently self studying the book and I think it is a great book and it really does go deep into the subject. But about how to study this book i am trying to prove every theorem that i come across and it is new. To get the most out of this book i would like to know other opinions on how to...

Physics forum users, Thanks in advance for your help and discussion! I am looking for conceptual problems in introductory physics which include solutions -- for self study. It should cover all the material for the IIT or GRE exams, but should emphasize forming connections, analysis and applying...

Hello, I just finished high school and will be starting a math degree next year. However, I have recently become interested in physics and am thinking of switching to a joint math/physics degree in year 2, so I will want to spend my first year privately studying some select physics books. My...

I understand that this maybe a very common or an irritating question by now, Should I opt for Physics or Engineering? From the last 5 years I have been fantasizing become a scientist and I am selected in a "not very" reputed university for Bsc physics (hons.) course, but my parents are...

Hello, I have been reading the posts on this website and they have really helped me out in finding good books. I will be starting university math next year and have formed the following study plan for the year (the books I list are merely the ones I start with -- I will of course read more books...

PLEASE HELP I HAVE COMPLETED BACHELOR IN ELECTRICAL ENGG. AND I HAVE INTEREST IN ASTRONOMY SO, WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE TO STUDY ASTRONOMY IN INDIA AS WELL AS IN ABROAD?

As a student, I get those days when I don't feel like sitting down to do my homework or assignments willingly. However, I end up forcing myself to sit down to complete them. This leads me to getting wrong answer and makes me more frustrated. What have you done when you felt like this? Thank you.

That's the question. When I ask that I'm talking about science books, most importantly, Mathematics and Physics. My aim is to avoid taking notes, I think it would be a waste of time if there are summarized books out there. For example, there could be summarized books written for refreshing...

I am applying to University in January 2016 for either maths or computer science. I have taken the Gr. 12 prerequisite courses and did alright in them (calculus 89, physics 96, etc), but I feel I still do not have a solid foundation in maths to really feel comfortable going into a degree...

Hello all, I was hoping some of you who have taken or are currently taking courses in an area unrelated to your major would share something about the experience: What are the two subjects, and why did you choose to pursue formal education in the second area of study? Did you take only a few...

I recently graduated from High School (or Sweden's equivalent). I am entering quite a difficult university program studying physics / math in a couple of months. I am interested in self-studying this summer simply because I find the subjects fascinating, especially the mathematical side of it...

Sir, I have taken admission in Hindustan University, Chennai. My first year of college is starting on next month. Sir please give me a tips that how to study? i.e. How much time in a day should I study? On which subject should I focus more? Should I participate in extra activities such as sports...

goging back to university this year and been a while since i was a school so i need to brush up on my maths skills before. was decent at maths at school basically average the program I am going to study includes a course in IT Mathematics. What books do you guys recommend i should be reading...

I want to study the molecular conformation of conjugated polyelectrolyte (CPE) using optical spectroscopy. Obviously a lot of people have used optical spectroscopy to study the structure of conjugated polymers, including this conjugated polyelectrolyte. However, they did in when the CPE is in...

Recently my curiosity and general interest in math and physics has grown considerably, even though I feel it's a bit too late for me to achieve success in these fields (second year high school) I am still willing to give a go at it because there's nothing else that interests me as much. So, with...

Dear Physics Forum advisers, I am a college sophomore in US with a major in mathematics, and an aspiring algebraic number theorist and cryptographer. I wrote this email to seek your advice about taking the Analysis I (Real Analysis I), Abstract Algebra I, and Linear Algebra with Proofs. At...

PF Family, I love my undergraduate institution. However, our physics department is very small and has a very small faculty. Also, although many are listed on the webpage, we only have one physics elective, "Intro to Astronomy", which I am not very interested in. I've been thinking about...

I tried to keep the thread name as applicable to my question as possible. I'm sure this question has been asked before I apologise in advance I could not find the appropriate answer :) I did not do physics at high school as when I tried to change a sub to physics they told me I was too late...

I see lots of scientists study photon blockade and anti bunching effect. It confuses me so much that even though anti bunching and photon blocked are observed. But in what way the study of these two effects would affect any fields of our world, or the scientific research?

Well i would really like to work with solar panels and renewable energy and trying to find better and new ways to harnace the energy and at the moment i don't know what to study i have looked at physics or mechanical engineering.

I'm a liberal arts major, and I can see that going no where fast. I love math and science, though I only have very basic knowledge of each. I grew up poor, and went to one of the lowest ranked school districts in my state so I wasn't really exposed to any of it. I always thought I hated school...

Hi, I'm from Norway and I'm planning to go to university in England in 2016 to study theoretical physics, but I can't decide which ones to apply for. I have never been to England so I don't know the best places to live, how's studying in London for example? Which schools rank the highest in...

Hello I have been thinking for a while to go to university/collage as I have been saving money for some time now and I would like to study aboard in Canada . I am interested in some fields of the technology industry ,I would like to work and help advance the sector of propulsion energy...

I would like to study physics because I like the methodology it has as well as how it can open your mind in understanding the universe around us. Also I love the math aspect of it. But as the title says I am also really interested in neuroscience and genetics. What shall I do?

As the title says, I want to know which is the area of study of Biophysics. I am really interested in physics because of how interesting everything is. But also I have a great interest on subjects like neuroscience and genetics. Do you think biophysics would be good? Or better go with a biology...

I need textbook recommendations for self studying physics. I thought of buying the classic Halliday Resnick Walker Fundamentals of Physics, but was confused about which edition I need to buy. I plan to teach myself the whole of basic physics, thus forming a base to further study certain topics...

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Hi, Are Calculus I, II, III courses a prerequisite requirement for studying Abstract Algebra? I have read that Proofs and a willingness to work hard is. I am studying Logic and Set Theory and want to study Abstract Algebra in the distant future. I am focused on Foundational and Pure...

I just finished my sophomore year as an electrical engineering major. Now I've got a summer free (well, I work until 4:30), and I'd like to use it to self study something (one or more topics). So far, I've taken Calculus 1-3 as well as an ordinary differential equations course. I've taken two...

The title of the project is as follows: A study of the effect of imperfections on the buckling capability of a soda can under axial loading. My group and I are aiming to carry out the following: Linear buckling analysis of soda can to gain first 5 eigenvalues Riks buckling analysis with...

Dear Physics Forum personnel, I am a college sophomore in US with double majors in mathematics and microbiology. I apologize for this sudden interruption but I wrote this email to seek your advice regarding to utilizing multiple textbooks per mathematical field. I always thought that...

The more work I do in the field of EE, the more I realizing that my general circuit analysis skills are usually the root of my confusion and could use improvement. Even after putting on my break-a-big-problem-into-smaller-pieces hat, I still find myself confused about the relationships between...

I am currently taking Electrical Engineering at a local college outside of the United States. I will be direct and explicit about my issue here: I am getting terrible grades, possibly failing three classes this semester and I don't see myself adjusting properly in my current college. I am...

I am planning to study the following pure mathematics areas (on my own) and wanted to know if this is the best sequence: 1- Formal Logic 2 -Philosophical Logic 3- Sentential Logic 4- Predicate Logic 5- Symbolic Logic 6 -Set Theory 7 -Pure Mathematics (Intro, Pure Math I and II and Hardy) -...

Hello Physics Forums. So I haven't been on here for a very long time, so hello again. I am currently a first year at a university in Canada and am to declare my specialization in the coming months. I came into university expecting I'd want to do a degree in physics and astronomy, but over the...

First of all, sorry for any problem with my english, it's not my native language and I'm still learning. I hope to not make too many mistakes. I'm Brazillian, by the way. Here in my country, public universities are free. I live with my family and my home is close to the university. I don't...