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physicist
Concept overview
Code
2111.3
Description
Physicists are scientists who study physical phenomena. They focus their research depending on their specialisation, which can range from atomic particle physics to the study of phenomena in the universe. They apply their findings for the improvement of society by contributing to the development of energy supplies, treatment of illness, game development, cutting-edge equipment, and daily use objects.
Scope note
Includes people performing specialised activities within nuclear, molecular, optical physics, astrophysics, medical physics, economical physics and matter physics.
Alternative Labels
ballist physicist
biophysicist
forensic physicist
medical physicist
neurologist
nuclear physicist
petrophysicist
physics analyst
physics researcher
physics research scientist
physics scholar
physics science researcher
physics scientist
Regulatory Aspect
To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:
Skills & Competences
Essential Skills and Competences
Essential Knowledge
Optional Skills and Competences
Optional Knowledge
Skills & Competences
Concept status
Status
released