What is Physics

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What is Physics?

• What can I do with a Physics Degree?

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PHYSICS ?
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What is Physics?

• Have you or your child ever asked Why is the sky
  blue? What causes the rainbow? What keeps the
  planets in orbit around the sun? Is there life
  on other planets? Why ?
• We are all physicists at heart. Since we were
  small, we have all marveled at the wonder and
  mystery of the universe.
• Physics is the search to satisfy our inherent
  curiosity about the universe.

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What do Physicists Study?
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Jupiters Red Spot
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Saturns Rings
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The Four Forces of Nature
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Elementary Particles (quarks)
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Our Sun
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The Earths Magnetosphere
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The Aurora
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Nanotechnology(Dust Mite on top of a Nano-Motor)
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Nanotechnology (Nano-Machine)
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Mite (1/4 the size of a period .) Walking Across
Nano-Motor
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Dust Mite on Nano-Machine
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Mite (FAST!) on Nano-Motor
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Tornados
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Hurricanes (Katrina 2005)
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December 2004 Tsunami
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Earthrise from Moon (Apollo 8)
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Where Does Physics Fit?
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What Can You Do With a Physics Degree?

• Engineering
• Patent Law
• Physics Research in Industry
• High School Teaching
• College/University Teaching/Research
• Finance (Wall Street!)
• OR

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• Any area that requires problem solving skills!
• The bottom line
• A good background in physics (and the associated
  problem solving skills obtained therein) will
  prepare you for a multitude of careers

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Why Augsburgs Physics Department?

• Augsburg is a small liberal arts school in the
  city where you are valued as a person not just an
  insignificant component of a huge class (175
  students or more).
• Because classes are small you can get to know
  your professors who will take the time to ensure
  that you have the best chance of success.
• There are also many research opportunities (space
  physics and biophysics) available where you work
  closely with faculty on cutting edge research.

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Why Augsburgs Physics Department?

• We also have a dual degree program where you can
  receive a B.A. in Physics and then transfer to
  the University of Minnesota or Michigan Tech for
  two more years. In a total of five years, you
  will have received a B.A. in Physics from
  Augsburg and a B.S. Degree from the engineering
  school. Your increased knowledge of mathematics
  and physics (from that extra year) will make you
  a stronger engineer.
• Many of our students also enjoy the large variety
  of extracurricular activities that are available
  here at Augsburg.
• At Augsburg, we will help you develop into a
  complete and well-rounded person not just a
  techie who is unable to communicate their ideas
  with others. The strong liberal arts component
  here at Augsburg ensures this.
• We welcome you.