Career Advice!

Hello Guys!

It has been half of a year since I have been a Brilliantian, and I could not resist asking for help in this section.

I want to become a Theoretical Physicist. Unlike others, who want make it sooner to get a job, I want to study,study upto atleast I get a PhD or Dean in my Subject. I just do love Mathematics and Physics and I wanna specialize in string theory. So, the main question arises, What should I do now?

I am just getting mad, I just want myself to solve harder problems!

Can anyone please advise me what path shall I pursue? Is there some competition that will provide me a reserved seat of Math and Physics research degrees?

Please do comment below

Thanking,

Swapnil Das

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Have you heard of this book The Trouble With Physics? It is non-mathematical but talks about a wide variety of frontier physics, and whether or not string theory is the most productive approach. If you're thinking about going into physics, it's a great book to read for an idea of the wide range of research that you might not hear as much about because of how sexy strings are.

Josh Silverman Staff - 6 years ago

Thanks!

Swapnil Das - 6 years ago

My top advice to get started on your way to becoming a physics genie would be to read Kleppner and Kolenkow, learn calculus, and of course, keep challenging yourself on Brilliant. If you need advice as you work your way through the book, feel free to ask.

Josh Silverman Staff - 6 years ago

@Josh Silverman – Just another stuff to ask, are you a physicist? @Josh Silverman

Swapnil Das - 6 years ago

@Swapnil Das – Yes, my research is on problems in biological physics and systems biology.

Josh Silverman Staff - 6 years ago

@Josh Silverman – You are so great!

Swapnil Das - 6 years ago

@Swapnil Das – You are very kind. It is a pleasure to answer your questions.

Josh Silverman Staff - 6 years ago

@Josh Silverman – Inspite being a really great biophysicist , you are so humble and kind to a foolish child like me. Thanks for that!

And today you bagged a place as one of my idols!

Swapnil Das - 6 years ago

@Josh Silverman – Hi Josh this is the first time we are talking.,I want learn advanced number theory,So which book should i refer ?Please help me.

A Former Brilliant Member - 5 years, 11 months ago

@Swapnil Das – Swapnil do you have the book Concepts of Physics?

A Former Brilliant Member - 5 years, 11 months ago

@A Former Brilliant Member – Yes, I have.

Swapnil Das - 5 years, 11 months ago

@Swapnil Das – Which chapter have you started?

A Former Brilliant Member - 5 years, 11 months ago

@A Former Brilliant Member –

Physics and Mathematics
Introduction to Physics
Kinematics
Special Theory of Relativity
Thermodynamics

Swapnil Das - 5 years, 11 months ago

@Swapnil Das – You may solve my physics problems.

A Former Brilliant Member - 5 years, 11 months ago

@Josh Silverman – I am really privileged to talk to a physicist!

Swapnil Das - 6 years ago

@Steven Zheng and my all time helper and inspiration, @Josh Silverman

Swapnil Das - 6 years ago

Can u suggest some good books for physics.i m in class 10th.

Amit Kumar - 6 years ago

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`2^{34}`	$2^{34}$
`a_{i-1}`	$a_{i-1}$
`\frac{2}{3}`	$\frac{2}{3}$
`\sqrt{2}`	$\sqrt{2}$
`\sum_{i=1}^3`	$\sum_{i=1}^3$
`\sin \theta`	$\sin \theta$
`\boxed{123}`	$\boxed{123}$