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Physics is a branch of science concerned with the nature and properties of matter and energy. Some of the subject matters covered by physics include mechanics, heat, light and other radiation, sound, electricity, magnetism, and the structure of atoms.

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Conference and journal papers in physics

I am preparing an interdisciplinary paper for publication in a leading physics journal. A preliminary version of this paper has been submitted to a conference in my field. Can the editors reject my paper based on this fact? In my field it would not…
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How might a PhD-holding physicist submit independent research after leaving academia, without appearing to be a crackpot?

There is a no dearth of crackpottery in the world of amateur physics research, nor in the world of independent research done by PhD-holding physicists. If I want to continue physics research in my own time after graduating and moving on to industry,…
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Should I participate in a contest even If I don't want the prize

I've been preparing this week for a Physics contest a local university is organizing. The prize is a full scholarship for a Physics degree (100% during the 5 years term). I believe I can win, but the problem is that I do not want to study physics, I…
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Websites for amateur scientists

Are there any online sites where amateur scientists can post ideas and results, including Latex equations, allowing discussion, feedback, critiques etc.? For years I’ve built up a moderately technical system of ideas, quite possibly "Not even…
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Near the end of a 5 years Physics degree that I don't like, what are the best options?

A bit of a background. I'm a physics student and at the end of September I will finish my Thesis and get my 5 years degree (1 and a half year late). I have done my graduate studies with a specialization in Theoretical Physics. Even though I've…
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ATCing with a project that both my advisor and I don't think will become a thesis project

I've found myself in a precarious situation. For various circumstantial reasons (which I can elaborate on if curious), I was only able to start working with an advisor in my 3rd year of grad school. In my field of research, I have to teach each…
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Climbing the ∞ university well - Theoretical Physics

I'm an MPhys student who almost finished his undergraduate. I'm doing a masters in theoretical physics next year, probably at Kings College London. I have been rejected by Imperial and Cambridge(Part III). Keeping in mind that theoretical physics…
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General advice for A-level students wanting to pursue quantum physics

I am a student and I will hopefully start preparation for my A-level examinations this June. Unlike most students in Bangladesh, I plan to build my future based on Quantum Physics and thus have not received sufficient advise on what to do. Edexcel…
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