u/sam_andrew

Hello! I'm planning my PhD to maximise post-graduation opportunities. For context, I will develop a GaN amplifier to supply several kWs at 15 MHz to a 100nF load placed in a cryogenic environment of a nuclear physics experiment. I have a few questions about the RF industry in Germany:

- I'm targeting either (i) high-power RF application companies (R&S, Airbus D&S, Trumpf, Hensoldt, Raytheon) or, (ii) semiconductor device manufacturers (Infineon, Qorvo). Are there others?

- Is it usual to do an internship at a company during the PhD? How do I go about setting it up?

- Which conferences should I try participating in for most visibility? I read about EuMW and IMS.

Also open to hearing any experiences or advice you might have. Thanks :)

Reposting from r/Science_India to get more inputs.

Hello. As the title says, I'm looking for genuine feedback on the work atmosphere and research culture at our national science orgs to evaluate if I should consider returning. For context: I'm a nuclear physicist and electrical engineer, affiliated with CERN and GSI, publications in QCD, accelerator science, and high-power defence tech.

I left India right after bachelors simply due to not finding a conducive environment where actual science is prioritised over petty bureaucracies and egos (in my personal anecdotal experience). On the contrary, the past 8 years in Europe have been fantastic. Governments heavily invest into education across all societal strata, the general public appreciates the role of STEM fields, and academia-industry ties lead to profitable outcomes.

However, I wonder how the landscape back home has changed. I've heard stories of corrupt funds and meaningless "research" but is it that bad? Is it even worth shifting back? Curious about what all of you think (:

Hello. As the title says, I'm looking for genuine feedback on the work atmosphere and research culture at our national science orgs to evaluate if I should consider returning. For context: I'm a nuclear physicist and electrical engineer, affiliated with CERN and GSI, publications in QCD, accelerator science, and high-power defence tech.

I left India right after bachelors simply due to not finding a conducive environment where actual science is prioritised over petty bureaucracies and egos (in my personal anecdotal experience). On the contrary, the past 8 years in Europe have been fantastic. Hovernments heavily invest into education across all societal strata, the general public appreciates the role of STEM fields, and academia-industry ties lead to profitable outcomes.

However, I wonder how the landscape back home has changed. I've heard stories of corrupt funds and meaningless "research" but is it that bad? Is it even worth shifting back? Curious about what all of you think (:

Hello. I will be soon starting a PhD developing a complex RF system transmitting up to a kW in the 15 MHz range. Is there a useful textbook or application note for this? Ideally including the amplifier circuit design, solid state device considerations, resonant vs non-resonant drive, etc.