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What Can I do With a Major Major: Physics Description of Major: Physicists explore and identify the basic principles governing the structure and behavior of matter, the generation and transfer of energy, and the interaction of matter and energy. Some physicists use these principles in theoretical areas, such as the nature of time and the origin of the universe. Other physicists apply their physics knowledge to practical areas, such as the development of advanced materials, electronic and optical devices, and medical equipment. Physicists design and perform experiments with lasers, cyclotrons, telescopes, mass spectrometers, and other equipment. Based on observations and analysis, physicists try to discover and explain laws describing the forces of nature such as gravity, electromagnetism, and nuclear interactions. Physicists also find ways to apply physical laws and theories to problems in nuclear energy, electronics, optics, materials, communications, aerospace technology, medical instrumentation, navigation equipment, information systems, and medical instruments.= Related Career Titles: Aerospace engineer Employment Areas : Commercial or non-commercial research, development, and testing laboratories Related Links: Physics and Astronomy Online American Physical Society Careers/Employment Information National Aeronautics and Space Administration American Physical Society Institute of Physics The Network of Student Physics Societies
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