A knowledge of physics will therefore become increasingly important to understand what is going on in the world around us. Physics is needed to make new materials, monitor our environment, prospect for minerals, put satellites into orbit, harness energy of all kinds, make engines more efficient, take scans of the human body and construct computers, to name a few.
Physicists usually work at the forefront of science and technology.
Training on physics develops analytical problem-solving skills which are important in widely different areas of basic and applied research, health, commerce and industry. Select this link for contact details of the Office. The document was created on 20 November 1997 by Brian Engel and was last updated on 1 March 1999. The site is maintained by the Faculty Sub-Site Manager to whom all technical corrections should be directed.