The perception that the majority of physicists only adorn white coats and work in laboratories undertaking ground-breaking scientific research is misleading.
Physicists are sought after in a range of diverse industries. The skills physicists acquire provide them with outstanding analytical, mathematical and critical thinking abilities. These characteristics are worthwhile no matter which industry a physicist finds employment.
One area in which physicists can expect to work in greater numbers in the near future is the energy sector, most especially the renewable energy sector. Physicists are collaborating with other experts to establish the most effective and efficient methods of sourcing renewable energy. Photovoltaics, in particular, is one region of renewable energy in which a physicists' knowledge and expertise is required.
