Don’t know if this is the correct community to ask this question but here goes.
I am a physics/math major and I am fascinated by computers. I want to work on a field that deals with cutting edge computer hardware (sort of like how ssd was in the age of hdd). But most of the research seems to be on stuff that will be used by corporations (not affordable for common people).
Does anyone have any idea what field is closest to what I’m looking for?
Being a math and physics major I would go with algorithms. Look at the current limitations of qam, qpsk, and ofdm algorithms and see where a physics or mathematical gains can be introduced to make fibre and radios more efficient.