- published: 24 Apr 2014
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A physicist is a scientist trained to understand the interactions of matter and energy across the physical universe. Physicists study a wide range of phenomena in many branches of their field, spanning all length scales: from sub-atomic particles of which all ordinary matter is made (particle physics), to molecular length scales of chemical and biological interest, to cosmological length scales encompassing the Universe as a whole. Physicists generally are interested in the root or ultimate causes of phenomena, and usually frame their understanding in mathematical terms.
The term "physicist" was coined by William Whewell in his 1840 book The Philosophy of the Inductive Sciences.
From NECSS 2014, noted cosmologist Professor Lawrence Krauss brings us inside the secret world of physicists and explains how seemingly simply assumptions can lead nobel-prize-winning work.
Our scientists respond to more questions from viewers - this time it's questions about God and astronomical features. More from us at http://www.sixtysymbols.com/
Richard Feynman on the general differences between the interests and customs of the mathematicians and the physicists.
This morning leaders of the Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory (LIGO) announced the first direct detection of gravitational waves. In honor of this momentous discovery, the Perimeter Institute in Waterloo, Ontario, is hosting a live webcast today at 1pm EST: “Ripple Effects: A Forum on Gravitational Waves.” Video courtesy of National Science Foundation. Read more: http://gizmodo.com/holy-shit-scientists-have-confirmed-the-existence-of-g-1755465297 We come from the future. https://gizmodo.com
What is a Physicist? Want to learn more about being a physics grad student? Follow us as we investigate what Physicists do, what they study, and 'how do you physics'? Video filmed and produced by graduate students of the Texas A&M; University Graduate Student Council.
I made this video as a joke for the Christmas party of my workgroup. I restricted myself to one hour of shooting and one hour of post production, since I have a lot on my plate right now...So I myself see tons of things in there that I might improve upon if given a little more time. Don't judge too harshly. :) The music is taken partly from Kevin McLeod (incompetech.com) and from the YouTube audio library.
Even if you don't, watch anyway. Maybe I’ll convince you. And if not, maybe I’ll impart some important skills or perspectives upon you. A lot of what I say can be applied not only to physics, but to other academic disciplines as well. Online resources for learning math: Khan Academy https://www.khanacademy.org/math/ patrickjmt https://www.youtube.com/user/patrickJMT Dr. Chris Tisdell https://www.youtube.com/user/DrChrisTisdell/ MIT Open Courseware https://www.youtube.com/user/MIT Here are some resources for learning physics (in order of increasing difficulty) Amateur (little to no math) A Briefer History of Time by Stephen Hawking The Grand Design by Stephen Hawking and Leonard Mlodinow The Elegant Universe by Brian Greene Cosmos by Carl Sagan Fearful Symmetry by Anthony Zee Recr...
Where do physics majors end up, besides broke and teaching the next mob of physics majors? How many physics majors end up working in History and English right out of school? Instagram: http://instagram.com/thephysicsgirl Twitter: http://www.physicsgirl.org/twitter Facebook: http://www.physicsgirl.org/facebook http://www.physicsgirl.org/ Watch at your own risk for a speedy list of careers for physics majors, plus some words of advice - and some words of nonsense - from a physics major (turned software engineer ... for now). Music @ 0:00 and 1:27 by Cyrus Reynolds - http://soundcloud.com/cyrusreynolds - Thanks Cy! Check out the stats from this video here: http://www.aip.org/statistics/trends/reports/empinibs0910.pdf