Physics is an extensive science that is applied everywhere. Indeed, thanks to its laws, the Universe exists, planets revolve around the Sun and all the conditions necessary for life are present. Modern man cannot imagine life without physical processes. If ancient scientists had not developed this science, then in our days there would not have been many serious discoveries and inventions. The specialties of the physicist as a learned and interested person are quite diverse.
Which institute to go to?
First you need to decide on a specialty. What do you want to learn? What profession do you want to devote your whole life to? The choice is huge. You can enter not only the specialty "Physics" at the Moscow Engineering Physics Institute, Moscow State University or any pedagogical institute, but you can also choose, so to speak, a differential specialty in the fields of: space, transport, nature, household items, construction, medicine.
So what specialties do they take physics in? For all that are associated with technology, at least to a small extent. For example, a schoolboy dreams of being an astronomer. He will have to pass the Russian language (usually this essay), mathematics and physics. As you know, at the present time the Unified State Exam is passed in schools, therefore physics must be chosen as an additional subject. Russian with mathematics and so everything is passed without fail.
Make no mistake with the choice
So that the student does not have to rack his brains, torment himself with doubts, it is better to look like open door days to universities. Not only read information about the specialty of interest, but also communicate with specialists, if this is possible. It often turns out that a child or teenager dreams of one thing, but gets a completely different one, because he imagined everything differently. It is better to immediately open your eyes to the truth, so that it will not be painful later. A book on a specialty of interest may become a good adviser. Physics at school and college is very different from the university curriculum. Of course, you can endure several sessions and forget about a specific subject, and if it is on it that the whole specialty and future profession are based? The choice must be approached carefully.
There are some guys who since childhood love to solder microcircuits, assemble models, design a future country house, and have been understanding cars from an early age. They definitely should go accordingly: the first - to the faculty of microelectronics, semiconductor devices, to instrument-making institutes; the second - at the faculty of architecture or construction; the third - on the road / car.
Unusual and interesting professions
There are many specialties, but not very popular ones, that apply physics directly: medical devices and devices, physical laboratories. At Moscow State University Lomonosov is taught various interesting specialties that are related to physics in sufficient depth. Graduates can be theoretical physicists. MEPhI also has a specialty in Physics. Who should such a person work for? It is possible for scientists if the student has established himself well. The university of such a genius will itself be sent to a suitable laboratory for practice.
A physicist can simultaneously teach a subject at school, college or university, write articles, publish books. This is a minimal list of what a physicist can do. He must not only hone the theory, but also apply everything in practice, embody his ideas. In this case, the physicist must think logically, possess ingenuity and erudition.
Is math important?
It is impossible to solve physical problems without mathematics. For example, you need to write an equation of motion, calculate the current with the missing data through formulas in which you can insert the available parameters, transform the expression, calculate the probability, integrals, derivatives, and the like. Without such basic knowledge, one can not even try to enter a physical specialty. Of course, a physicist can simply talk about the structure of the Earth, gravity and argue "what would happen if ...", but such specialties do not exist where mathematics is not passed, but only physics. These two sciences always go hand in hand. Even Russian language with literature is needed everywhere during admission to study, for all specialties. Physics and mathematics almost everywhere pass together on entrance exams.
Inventors of Electronics, Radio Engineering and Machines
Undoubtedly, all devices and machines are designed by people well-versed in physics and mathematics. First, such people study the theory, the structure of molecules, atoms, try to independently find elements or substances similar or close to analogy and experiment. Modern man creates a new technique with an emphasis on the old. From scratch, little is being produced. Before creating any complex thing, it must be depicted at least on paper, show all its elements, and then check. From there, the scientist finds out that it is here that the transistor needs to be soldered, what substances it consists of, etc.
What specialties does physics need to work with radio electronics, instrument builder, machine builder? It does not make sense to list all existing ones, because the names are similar to those listed, but will have a kind of "subsection". You need to choose technical universities. Those who are interested in assembling computers, cell phones and laptops, who want to learn how to invent new things, can become a design engineer in the same areas mentioned above.
Combining Physics with Other Sciences
Take for example a vibroacoustic device with two transducers, which treats joint diseases, osteochondrosis, diabetes mellitus and other diseases. Undoubtedly, one needs to know biology and physics in order to create an ideal device for treatment. Most often, the physician and physicist will work together in the laboratory, create their own idea. Biophysics is also a science that a learned physicist or biologist can study. It all depends on the interests and abilities of people. There are such specialties at medical universities.
Physics can also be used in the acoustic and electromagnetic fields: ultrasonic devices, infrasound, various electromagnetic emitters. It is worth recalling that equipment for creating a microclimate is also not created without knowledge of physical laws.
Still, what specialties do you need to take physics for? In the directories for applicants to technical universities, pedagogical, Moscow Engineering Physics Institute, Moscow State University. Lomonosov and other universities in Russia and abroad have all the information about what subjects you need to take. The choice is huge, it is important not to make a mistake and not regret it.