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    Canonical commutation relation, from QM to QFT.

    Homework Statement This is a system of n coupled harmonic oscillators in 1 dimension. [/B] Since the distance between neighboring oscillators is ## \Delta x ## one can characterize the oscillators equally well by ## q(x,t) ## instead of ## q_j(t) ##. Then ## q_{j \pm 1} ## should be replaced...
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    Schools Theoretical physics at Uppsala University

    I have been accepted to the the theoretical physics program at Uppsala University. It ranks around 60-120 in the world for physics and astronomy. I know these rankings aren't the best metric to determine how good a program is, but it gives me an idea. I want to know how good the program is for...
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    Top string theory / mathematical physics programs

    What are some of the top graduate programs in Europe (excluding the UK) on theoretical physics specializing in string theory, fields or mathematical physics?
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    Not including previous transcripts

    Well, there's not much I can do at this point.
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    Not including previous transcripts

    I have applied to a few master's programs in Europe. When filling out the online application forum I only listed my current university, but my transcripts show my transferred credits from my previous school. I have stated both schools I have attended in my CV as well. How bad do you think this...
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    Desiring to Enter Physics Research; Seeking advice

    I recommend looking at several universities you may be interested into see what is required to enter their graduate physics program that way you can take those courses. If their is any research in science or engineering at your university i would try to get involved as soon as possible, even...
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    Desiring to Enter Physics Research; Seeking advice

    Have you taken any physics courses? if not, is it an option for you? most graduate programs require you to have taken some core physics classes (classical mechanics, statistical mechanics, electricity and magnetism, quantum mechanics and etc.) Are their any research opportunities for you to...
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    Admissions Do i need to state i'm applying to their program?

    I have no problem talking about their university and why they are a good match for me, in fact that is a very important part. I just don't see the point in writing something like: " My name is John Smith and i am currently a senior at x university, majoring in physics. I'm writing to express my...
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    Admissions Do i need to state i'm applying to their program?

    Hello, I am in the process of applying to graduate schools and most of them request either a letter of motivation or letter of intent. After looking at many examples i have noticed almost all of them start with a paragraph explaining who they are, the university they are coming from, their major...
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    Exploring Beyond the Standard Model: Current Research Topics in Physics

    Hello, I just wanted to know what some of the current hot topics in physics beyond the standard model are. What are some examples of specific research topics and how do they relate to a broader problem in physics?
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    Why are UK Masters programs so short?

    I have been looking at some of the theoretical physics programs in the UK and a lot of them seem to be very short 9 months to a year. It just seems insane to learn so much material in such a short amount of time. Is the material covered in the same depth as many U.S. universities? Can someone...
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    Help with my letter of motivation

    Thank you for the response, I have made changes to what is posted and will take your input into consideration. I will post a revised letter of motivation tomorrow. I'm also considering scraping this paper and starting over, I feel like I'm trying to salvage something that just isn't turning out...
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    Help with my letter of motivation

    Hello, I will be applying to Utrecht University soon and I would like some constructive criticism of my letter of motivation. It is not complete and i am still working on it but i would like some feedback. Here are the questions i have to answer: Which subjects and subject areas are you most...
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    Navigating Physics: Struggling to Grasp the Fundamentals

    I am a physics major expected to graduate may 2016 and have gotten all As and one B in all of my physics courses. I typically do better than my peers and understand the material better than them but i still feel stupid. Do any of you feel this way? What makes me feel this way is trying to...
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    Schools Theoretical physics grad school

    Well I'm interested in particles, fields and string i know that is still broad but i know I'm not interest in theoretical condensed matter. I have a 3.8 GPA and i have 2 year of experience of research in a lab with 2 publications and 2 good letters of recommendation and have presented at...
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