What physics do you learn in electrical engineering?
The way that the individual atoms behave is described by quantum mechanics, and this is studied by physicists. Electrical engineering primarily focuses on applying electricity and magnetism principles from physics to make useful devices and materials.
Do Electrical Engineers study quantum physics?
UNFORTUNATELY no. Electrical engineering involves only problem related to macroscopic scale. You will have to live with the disappointment that you won’t get to learn quantum physics in EE, like me.
Can you double major in physics and electrical engineering?
Obviously a double major like that will be a lot of work and will likely require you to add another year to your undergrad. One option might be to continue in your current program, but pick up as many physics courses as possible, and then next year, transfer if that’s really what you want to do.
Can engineers be physicist?
Yes… you can become a physicist starting from no degree at all, an engineering degree would only help. How hard it is depends on the specifics of the kind of engineer you are. It is also possible, though iffy, to get a job as a physicist without a physics degree… an engineering degree is the usual substitute.
Do engineers need quantum mechanics?
Quantum mechanics was once mostly of interest to physicists, chemists and other basic scientists. Now the concepts and techniques of quantum mechanics are essential in many areas of engineering and science such as materials science, nanotechnology, electronic devices, and photonics.
What is the nature of Electrical Engineering?
One might say that electrical engineering is mathematics, physics, and chemistry. The mathematics is its circuit/system design and simulation. The physics are the principles behind the operations of its component devices (electromagnetics, electro-optics, and solid-state physics (thermodynamics and quantum mechanics).
What can you do with a physics and engineering degree?
The Physics and Engineering Physics majors are great preparation for almost any career, because they teach students how to analyze complex problems and they give students a strong quantitative background that can be applied in any technical field.
What subjects do you need to become an electrical engineer?
Electrical engineers often need to convert electrical energy to and from other forms of energy, e.g., with motors, generators, lights, solar panels, heaters, sensors and so forth, so an understanding of mechanics and thermodynamics is helpful.
What is the impact of Physics on electronics?
Modern concepts in physics, especially quantum physics, had a major impact on electronics and today there is a multitude of applications (and devices) that are based on these concepts.