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Physicist

A physicist is a scientist, for example Carl Sagan or Lisa Randall, who has specialized skill in the field of physics. Physics handles the interactions of matter and energy at all length and time scales in the physical universe.

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bhobba physics interview

Interview with Physics Mentor bhobba

October 6, 2018
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Give us an executive summary on bhobba I was born in Toowong Brisbane Australia 17/11/1955, and was raised in suburbs around Toowong - Toowong itself,…
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cliffordjohnson

Clifford V. Johnson: The Dialogues & Science Outreach

February 26, 2018
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Clifford V. Johnson is a professor in the Physics and Astronomy Department at USC. He says, "I mainly work on (super)string theory, gravity, gauge theory…
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davidgriffths

David J. Griffiths Interview: Teaching Quantum Mechanics

September 27, 2016
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35 Comments
We are pleased to introduce David J. Griffiths, one of the most successful physics textbook authors. Odds are if you studied physics in college, you've…
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nugatory

Interview with a Physics Mentor: Nugatory

June 6, 2016
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5 Comments
Give us a little background on yourself? I was born in Washington DC, grew up in Texas, bachelor's in physics from Harvard in 1978 but found a career…
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seancarroll

Sean Carroll Interview: Cosmology, Books & Insights

May 10, 2016
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We are pleased to introduce Sean Carroll. Sean Carroll is a theoretical physicist at Caltech specializing in cosmology and quantum mechanics. He has a…
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drclaude

Interview with Chemical Physicist: DrClaude

April 20, 2016
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DrClaude is a mentor at Physics Forums!What brought you to Sweden from Canada? Life, the Universe, and Everything. While in Canada, I was offered the…
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peterdonis

PeterDonis Interview – Physics Mentor on Science & Tech

April 15, 2016
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PeterDonis is a Physics Mentor at Physics Forums. About PeterDonis I have been interested in science since childhood. I hold two degrees in Nuclear Engineering…
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carlo

Carlo Rovelli Interview: Insights on Physics & Life

March 21, 2016
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6 Comments
Please give us a bit of background on your life and professional experience Life: Born and educated in Italy; I then spent 10 years in the United States…
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johnbaezp2

John Baez Interview — Math, Climate & the Anthropocene

March 16, 2016
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Read part 1 of this interview. Tell us about your experience with past projects like "This Week's Finds in Mathematical Physics". I was hired by U.C.…
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johnbaezp1

John Baez Interview — Mathematical Physicist & Networks

March 15, 2016
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20 Comments
We are proud to introduce you to Mathematical Physicist and PF member John Baez! Give us some background on yourself I'm interested in all kinds of mathematics…
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garrettlisi

Garrett Lisi: E8 Theory, Surfing & Physics Interview

March 12, 2016
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We are pleased to introduce Theoretical Physicist and Physics Forums member Garrett Lisi, an experimental surfer who developed a distinctive approach to…
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zapperz

Interview with a Physicist: ZapperZ

February 8, 2016
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22 Comments
This is a new Interview category for Insights. While I line up some great new interviews I’ll be migrating some previous mentor interviews. ZapperZ…
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docal

Interview with a Physicist: Doc Al

January 29, 2016
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This is a new Interview category for Insights. While I line up some great new interviews I’ll be migrating some previous mentor interviews. Doc Al is…
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oral presentation

Presenting Physics Research: Conference Tips for Students

June 25, 2015
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Part I: Early Physics Education in High Schools Part II: Surviving the First Year of College Part III: Mathematical Preparations Part IV: The…
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physics journals

How to Publish Your PhD Research in Physics Journals

June 15, 2015
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Full Chapter List - So You Want To Be A Physicist... Series Part I: Early Physics Education in High schools Part II: Surviving the First Year…
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lab work

Research Ethics for Physicists: Keep a Detailed Lab Notebook

June 13, 2015
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Starting Your Research and Keeping Good Records Now, where were we? Oh yes — you have started your actual research work. You and your adviser have…
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research work

Initiating Physics PhD Research: Getting Started Effectively

June 10, 2015
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Full Chapter List - So You Want To Be A Physicist... Series Part I: Early Physics Education in High schools Part II: Surviving the First Year…
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advisor research

Choosing a Physics Research Advisor in Graduate School

June 9, 2015
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Full Chapter List - So You Want To Be A Physicist... Series Part I: Early Physics Education in High schools Part II: Surviving the First Year…
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other majors

Entering Physics Graduate School Without a Physics Degree

June 2, 2015
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Can you enter physics graduate school without a physics degree? I decided to write about this because it is a very common question on many physics forums:…
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Understanding the US Physics Graduate School System

May 21, 2015
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Physics Graduate Assistantships: TA vs RA Explained

May 18, 2015
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Full Chapter List - So You Want To Be A Physicist... SeriesPart I: Early Physics Education in High schools Part II: Surviving the First Year of College …
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physics grad school

Physics Grad School: Senior-Year Application Guide

May 14, 2015
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Full Chapter List - So You Want To Be A Physicist... SeriesPart I: Early Physics Education in High schools Part II: Surviving the First Year of College …
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Physics Major Guide: Succeed in Years 3–4 and Research

May 12, 2015
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Full Chapter List - So You Want To Be A Physicist... SeriesPart I: Early Physics Education in High schools Part II: Surviving the First Year of College …
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Mathematical Prep for Physics Majors — Essential Guide

May 11, 2015
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Essential Guide: Surviving Your First Year in Physics

May 8, 2015
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Part II: Surviving the First Year of College This part covers survival tips for the first two undergraduate years. You’re now in college and intend…
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Early Physics Education in High schools

Early Physics Education in High Schools For Physics Majors

May 7, 2015
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So You Want to Be a Physicist: A 22-Part GuideFull Chapter List - So You Want To Be A Physicist... SeriesPart I: Early Physics Education in High…
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