Physicists with unusual careers

MAY 01, 1970

The experiences of seven young physicists may be relevant for their colleagues who are looking for jobs as well as for the future of physics.

DOI: 10.1063/1.3022107

Marian S. Rothenberg

PHYSICISTS are usually found working in physics laboratories and teaching in physics departments. But there are now, and probably always have been, people who complete their education in physics but pursue careers outside these traditional areas. And they are happy in these jobs.

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