[1][2][3] The name and subject have been used since 1861 by the German physics teacher J. Frick in his publications.
The discipline is also meant for cross-functionality and bridges the gap between theoretical science and practical engineering with emphasis in research and development, design, and analysis.
and Ph.D. Usually, a core of basic and advanced courses in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology forms the foundation of the curriculum, while typical elective areas may include fluid dynamics, quantum physics, economics, plasma physics, relativity, solid mechanics, operations research, quantitative finance, information technology and engineering, dynamical systems, bioengineering, environmental engineering, computational engineering, engineering mathematics and statistics, solid-state devices, materials science, electromagnetism, nanoscience, nanotechnology, energy, and optics.
For example, Princeton University's Jeffrey O. Kephart '80 Prize is awarded annually to the graduating senior with the best record.
[10] Since 2002, the German Physical Society has awarded the Georg-Simon-Ohm-Preis for outstanding research in this field.