The more physics you have the less engineering you need.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Strong physics knowledge reduces the need for engineering adjustments.
- In plain terms
- If you understand the physics well, you need less engineering fix.
- What can you take from it?
- Master core principles to reduce downstream fixes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What fundamentals matter in your field?
- How deep should you go?
Another view
Engineering often involves constraints physics alone cannot solve.
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