Ask Your Resident Physicist Questions

I've answered this a few times, I think, but I'll answer it again.
I believe that quantum mechanics as a whole is one of the most interesting aspects of physics. It's so radically different from classical intuitions and observations, but it explains so much of what we see at atomic and subatomic scales. It's arguably the most accurate piece of science ever developed.

 

Cold. It's a lot easier to deal with by just throwing on more layers of clothing.

 

Interesting questions...
I'm an introvert, I don't necessarily want people approaching me in public. If they really wanted to, though, I'd want them to have something interesting to say.
As for fulfillment... I want to feel like I'm making progress towards something every day. Right now, for instance, I'm setting up the apartment I'll be living in for grad school, so I'm working on finding or fixing up furniture pieces. During school, I want to feel like I'm learning and helping people out.

 

It is not. I picked this username out years ago, and Zeta just sounded cool at the time. Still does.

There are times when I regret choosing physics, but those times are usually when I'm suffering through a difficult assignment.

To be completely honest, I have no idea what I want to do once I'm done with my education. Hopefully, I'll find someone or something along the way that catches my attention enough to make me pursue it. It would be good if I used everything I've spent so long studying in my career.

E&M is known to be particularly... annoying. The best piece of advice I can give you (and this applies to anything school related, not just physics) is to ask a lot of questions. See when your professor has office hours, and ask them questions about whatever may be giving you trouble. Your professor is your greatest asset - use it. I can also try to help you out if you'd like.

 

I've been well, thanks for asking. Grad school is on the horizon for me, which is pretty damn exciting considering how many schools turned me down.

 

I'm earning my Master's degree in physics. In 2 years, I will be IDZeta, Master of Physics, which sounds way cooler than Doctor of Physics imo.

 

-Honestly, not very. As much as I may enjoy writing, history, and the occasional philosophical dive, I can't see myself pursuing any of those things as a focus of study - and later, a career.
-It's a toss-up between classical mechanics and thermodynamics, but for different reasons. In terms of content, thermodynamics is more difficult for me because I didn't have a formal thermo course in undergrad. Classical mechanics, while easier conceptually, has exams counting for 78% of my grade. I basically need to ace the next 2 exams and final to get a decent grade in this course.

-Not yet, I haven't, and I intend to keep it that way.

 

Hmm, difficult to say. I'd like to experience the Enlightenment period of American history, perhaps.

 

1. It's not my specialty, but I know a decent amount about a number of things. Is there something specific you're interested in, or were you just looking for a comparison?
2. I used to have a few fish when I was in elementary/middle school, but I didn't take good care of them. I haven't thought about having fish again... I'll take fish over a bird any day. From what I know (which isn't that much, tbh), birds can be kinda difficult pets to keep.