Engineering physics
Engineering physics, or engineering science, refers to the study of the combined disciplines of physics, mathematics, chemistry, biology, and engineering, particularly computer, nuclear, electrical, electronic, aerospace, materials or mechanical engineering.[1][2][3]
Overview
[edit]Unlike traditional engineering disciplines, engineering science/physics is not necessarily confined to a particular branch of science, engineering or physics. Instead, engineering science/physics is meant to provide a more thorough grounding in applied physics for a selected specialty such as optics, quantum physics, materials science, applied mechanics, electronics, nanotechnology, microfabrication, microelectronics, computing, photonics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, nuclear engineering, biophysics, control theory, aerodynamics, energy, solid-state physics, etc. It is the discipline devoted to creating and optimizing engineering solutions through enhanced understanding and integrated application of mathematical, scientific, statistical, and engineering principles. The discipline is also meant for cross-functionality and bridges the gap between theoretical science and practical engineering with emphasis in research and development, design, and analysis.
It is notable that in many languages the term for "engineering physics" would be directly translated into English as "technical physics". In some countries, both what would be translated as "engineering physics" and what would be translated as "technical physics" are disciplines leading to academic degrees, with the former specializing in nuclear power research, and the latter closer to engineering physics.[4] In some institutions, an engineering (or applied) physics major is a discipline or specialization within the scope of engineering science, or applied science.[5][6][7][8]
In many universities, engineering science programs may be offered at the levels of B.Tech., B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D. Usually, a core of basic and advanced courses in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology forms the foundation of the curriculum, while typical elective areas may include fluid dynamics, quantum physics, economics, plasma physics, relativity, solid mechanics, operations research, quantitative finance, information technology and engineering, dynamical systems, bioengineering, environmental engineering, computational engineering, engineering mathematics and statistics, solid-state devices, materials science, electromagnetism, nanoscience, nanotechnology, energy, and optics.
See also
[edit]- Applied physics
- Engineering
- Engineering science and mechanics
- Environmental engineering science
- Index of engineering science and mechanics articles
Notes and references
[edit]- ^ "Major: Engineering Physics". The Princeton Review. 201. p. 01. Retrieved June 4, 2017.
- ^ "Introduction" (online). Princeton University. Retrieved June 26, 2011.
- ^ Khare, P.; A. Swarup (2009-01-26). Engineering Physics: Fundamentals & Modern Applications (13th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning. pp. xiii–Preface. ISBN 978-0-7637-7374-8.
- ^ "2002 Applications for graduate study open in Shanghai Research Institute of Technical Physics (上海技术物理研究所2002年招生)". Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院). 2001-10-07. Archived from the original on 2008-06-07. Retrieved 2008-09-16.
- ^ "Engineering Physics | Physics Department". physics.stanford.edu. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
- ^ Division of Engineering and Applied Science, California Institute of Technology
- ^ "Engineering Physics, Division of Engineering Science, University of Toronto". Archived from the original on 2014-04-26. Retrieved 2011-05-16.
- ^ Engineering Science and Mechanics program at Virginia Tech
External links
[edit]- "Engineering Physics at Xavier"
- "The Engineering Physicist Profession"
- "Engineering Physicist Professional Profile"
- Society of Engineering Science Inc. Archived 2017-08-07 at the Wayback Machine
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