Physics

Physics

Physics is the study of natural phenomena, matter, energy and the interaction between them and unlocking the secrets of the universe. Physicists' discoveries, including solid-state transistors, lead to new technology and a broader understanding of the universe. A Physics major teaches you to ask fundamental questions, and then answer those questions through observation and experimentation. Physics is crucial to understanding the world around, inside and beyond us. It is the most basic and fundamental science.

Job Titles
- physicist
- research scientist
- laboratory technician
- materials scientist
- optics engineer
- data scientist
- computational scientist
- physics teacher
- medical physicist
- radiation safety officer
- aerospace physicist
- defense analyst
- energy analyst
- nuclear power plant operator
- renewable energy scientist
- forensic scientist
- science communication or writer
- technical consultant
Industries
- education institutions
- government research laboratories
- research organizations
- nonprofit research institutions
- engineering firms
- technology companies
- software development firms
- medical facilities
- radiation therapy centers
- biomedical research organizations
- aerospace companies
- defense contractors
- government defense agencies
- nuclear energy companies
- renewable energy firms
- energy consulting firms
- high-tech manufacturing companies
- industrial firms
- environmental consulting firms
Professional Organizations
- American Physical Society (APS)
- Institute of Physics (IOP)
- American Institute of Physics (AIP)
- Society of Physics Students (SPS)
- Acoustical Society of America (ASA)
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