Physicists

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1. 01Develop standards of permissible concentrations of radioisotopes in liquids and gases.
2. 02Report experimental results by writing papers for scientific journals or by presenting information at scientific conferences.
3. 03Perform complex calculations as part of the analysis and evaluation of data, using computers.
4. 04Describe and express observations and conclusions in mathematical terms.
5. 05Collaborate with other scientists in the design, development, and testing of experimental, industrial, or medical equipment, instrumentation, and procedures.
6. 06Observe the structure and properties of matter, and the transformation and propagation of energy, using equipment such as masers, lasers, and telescopes, to explore and identify the basic principles governing these phenomena.
7. 07Write research proposals to receive funding.
8. 08Design computer simulations to model physical data so that it can be better understood.
9. 09Teach physics to students.
10. 10Develop theories and laws on the basis of observation and experiments, and apply these theories and laws to problems in areas such as nuclear energy, optics, and aerospace technology.
11. 11Perform peer reviews of scientific papers.
12. 12Conduct application evaluations and analyze results to determine commercial, industrial, scientific, medical, military, or other uses for electro-optical devices.

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