Applied Physics

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Applied physics is physics for a specific technology or practical use. Applied physics is rooted in the basic facts and basic concepts of the physical sciences, but focuses on the use of these scientific principles in practical devices and systems. The goal is to develop new technologies or solve engineering problems. It is often considered a bridge or connection between physics and engineering. But unlike engineering, engineers solve well-defined problems.

Applied physics involves many fields. Fields such as astrophysics, vacuum tunneling, semiconductors, fiber, condensed matter are booming. These areas of research are often combined with related disciplines such as electrical engineering, inorganic and organic chemistry, engineering materials science and biology. There are also many important devices based on applied physics, and we can't imagine our lives without them. 

Applied physicists use physics or physics research to develop new technologies or solve engineering problems. For example, a medical physicist in the hospital's radiation therapy department measures and calculates the radiation dose given to a cancer patient. This is a study of dosimetry to improve treatment plans for cancer patients.

Students with Applied Physics degree are suitable for further studies and can pursue careers in research, development, science, engineering, education, medicine, law, business and the military. Even if you don't work in a physics lab, having a degree in applied physics can help you find a good job in many areas.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ENGINEERING PHYSICS AND APPLIED PHYSICS?

Students interested in physics feel that it is difficult to choose engineering physics or applied physics. Indeed, there are certain similarities between the two majors in research, curriculum, and career development. However, you should understand that there are two different professions. Below I will analyze the differences between engineering physics and applied physics to help you better understand and choose application physics.

1. Engineering physics

Engineering physics is a comprehensive discipline that studies physics, mathematics, and engineering. Engineering physics involves computer, nuclear, electrical, electronic, materials or mechanical engineering, and provides mechanical equipment in these fields. It is a discipline dedicated to creating and optimizing engineering solutions through enhanced understanding and integrated application of math, science, statistics and engineering principles. As you can see, engineering physics focuses on research and development, design and analysis, and hopes to play a bridge role and narrow the gap between theoretical science and practical engineering. A qualified engineering physicist with a degree in engineering physics can work as an engineering physicist in the high-tech industry, an ideal career in engineering physics.

2. Applied Physics

Applied Physics covers a much broader range of disciplines than engineering physics and includes many separate areas of physics in practical applications, including physics and other disciplines. Therefore, engineering physics is an applied physics. In essence, engineering physics is part of applied physics and is oriented to the industry. Applied physics is concerned with the application of scientific principles in practical devices and systems, as well as the application of physics in other scientific fields. Such as radar, laser, magnetic resonance imaging, transistors and so on. In addition to the most common job, applied physicists, you can also work as an applications engineer, data analyst, design engineer or even an engineering physicist.

CAREER PROSPECTS

• Applied physicists

• Applications Engineer

• Data Analyst

• Design Engineer

• High School Physics Teacher

SAMPLE COURSES

• Advanced mathematics 

• General physics 

• Theoretical physics 

• Electronic technology 

• Nuclear physics