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physicist

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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

physicist

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:

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