What areas would I need to study to get into theoretical plasma physics? Especially dealing with turbulence? Currently an undergrad physics major taking stat mech and a masters-level EM sequence which will cover some magnetohydrodynamics. I haven't had any fluid mechanics, I'm assuming I'll need that
why dont you go to your local institute and ask someone ?
>>8612412
Yeah, talking to your smartest and/or friendliest profs is the best bet, even if they are not in that field chances are they could point you in the right direction.
Also, just pirate some books off libgen and see what they recommend as prerequisites in the introduction.
>>8612412
Personality problems. Plus didn't so great, kinda embarrassing to ask them.
>>8612420
I'm OP, but are you me?
>>8612420
you know what ? STOP CARING. people not doing great get professors sometimes. they will either help you or tell you to fuck off, which i dont think. just go to office hours. you will feel better afterwards and you will be one step further in fighting your personality problems or simply not caring about them.
>>8612408
fluid mechanics, a lot of numerical simulation, besides that, not so sure. It's not a very big field, so you should really find someone in the field and ask. Don't be shy--the people competing with you for spots won't be.
was chemical engineering the right degree if I want to go to grad school for nanomaterials/nanotech? I'm thinking of going for an MEng in mechanical or chemical or materials engineering.