CAREERS AND OPPORTUNITIES IN PHYSICS

Young men and women contemplating careers in this field would do well to have a look at this extensively revised edition of Your Career in Physics, made necessary by the phenomenal advances incurred since 1955. The science of physics has been integrated into almost every other conceivable science, thus the author sheds light on the opportunities in electronics, nuclear physics, atmospheric physics, meteorological research, aeronautics and space flight, and chemical physics along with brief descriptions of major discoveries by physicists in these areas, and specific reference to qualifications necessary and salaries offered. A detailed appendix lists schools and institutions offering majors in physics and specialized training in any of the branches mentioned.