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Some Careers in Physics Physicist and Astronomers: What Physicists and Astronomers Do? Physicists and astronomers study the fundamental nature of the universe, ranging from the vastness of space to the smallest of subatomic particles. They develop new technologies, methods, and theories based on the results of their research that deepen our understanding of how things work and contribute to innovative, real-world applications. Work Environment Physicists and astronomers spend much of their time working in offices, but they also conduct research in laboratories and observatories. Most physicists and astronomers work full time. How to Become a Physicist or Astronomer Physicists and astronomers need a Ph.D. for most research jobs. Many physics and astronomy Ph.D. holders begin their careers in a temporary postdoctoral research position, which typically lasts 2 to 3 years. Pay The median annual wage for physicists was $106,370 in May 2010. The median annual wage for astronomers was $87,260. Job Outlook Employment of physicists and astronomers is expected to grow by 14 percent from 2010 to 2020, as fast as the average for all occupations. What Physicists and Astronomers Do? Duties Physicists and astronomers typically do the following: Develop scientific theories and models to explain the properties of the natural world, such as atom formation Plan and conduct scientific experiments and studies to test theories and discover properties of matter and energy Write proposals and apply for research grants Do complex mathematical calculations to analyze physical and astronomical data, such as finding new planets in distant solar systems Design scientific equipment, such as telescopes and lasers Develop computer software to analyze and model data Write scientific papers that may be published in scholarly journals Present research findings at scientific conferences and lectures Physicists explore the fundamental properties and laws that govern space, time, energy, and matter. Some physicists study theoretical areas, such as the fundamental nature of atoms and molecules and the evolution of the universe. Others design and perform experiments with sophisticated equipment such as particle accelerators, electron microscopes, and lasers. On the basis of their observations and analysis, they try to discover and formulate laws that explain the forces of nature, such as gravity, electromagnetism, and nuclear interactions. Others apply their knowledge of physics to practical areas, such as the development of advanced materials and medical equipment. Astronomers study the motions, compositions, origins, and other properties of planets, stars, galaxies and other celestial bodies. They use ground-based equipment, such as radio and optical telescopes, and space-based equipment, such as the Hubble Space Telescope, to make observations and collect data. Some astronomers focus their research on objects in our own solar system, such as the sun or planets, while others study distant stars, galaxies, and phenomena such as neutron stars and black holes. Many physicists and astronomers do basic research with the aim of increasing scientific knowledge. For example, they may develop theories to better explain what gravity is or how the universe was formed.
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Some Careers in Physics Physicist and Astronomers:
What Physicists and Astronomers Do?
Physicists and astronomers study the fundamental nature of the universe, ranging from the vastness of space to the smallest of subatomic particles. They develop new technologies, methods, and theories based on the results of their research that deepen our understanding of how things work and contribute to innovative, real-world applications.
Work Environment
Physicists and astronomers spend much of their time working in offices, but they also conduct research in laboratories and observatories. Most physicists and astronomers work full time.
How to Become a Physicist or Astronomer
Physicists and astronomers need a Ph.D. for most research jobs. Many physics and astronomy Ph.D. holders begin their careers in a temporary postdoctoral research position, which typically lasts 2 to 3 years.
Pay
The median annual wage for physicists was $106,370 in May 2010. The median annual wage for astronomers was $87,260.
Job Outlook
Employment of physicists and astronomers is expected to grow by 14 percent from 2010 to 2020, as fast as the average for all occupations.
What Physicists and Astronomers Do?
DutiesPhysicists and astronomers typically do the following:
Develop scientific theories and models to explain the properties of the natural world, such as atom formation
Plan and conduct scientific experiments and studies to test theories and discover properties of matter and energy
Write proposals and apply for research grants Do complex mathematical calculations to analyze physical and astronomical data, such as
finding new planets in distant solar systems Design scientific equipment, such as telescopes and lasers Develop computer software to analyze and model data Write scientific papers that may be published in scholarly journals Present research findings at scientific conferences and lectures
Physicists explore the fundamental properties and laws that govern space, time, energy, and matter. Some physicists study theoretical areas, such as the fundamental nature of atoms and molecules and the evolution of the universe. Others design and perform experiments with sophisticated equipment such as particle accelerators, electron microscopes, and lasers. On the basis of their observations and analysis, they try to discover and formulate laws that explain the forces of nature, such as gravity, electromagnetism, and nuclear interactions. Others apply their knowledge of physics to practical areas, such as the development of advanced materials and medical equipment.
Astronomers study the motions, compositions, origins, and other properties of planets, stars, galaxies and other celestial bodies. They use ground-based equipment, such as radio and optical telescopes, and space-based equipment, such as the Hubble Space Telescope, to make observations and collect data. Some astronomers focus their research on objects in our own solar system, such as the sun or planets, while others study distant stars, galaxies, and phenomena such as neutron stars and black holes.
Many physicists and astronomers do basic research with the aim of increasing scientific knowledge. For example, they may develop theories to better explain what gravity is or how the universe was formed.
