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?

  • Gust@piefed.socialEnglish
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    3 days ago

    Optics and photonics is the future of tech imo.

    But most of the research seems to be on stuff that will be used by corporations (not affordable for common people).

    If this is your primary concern, you need to be in law or politics rather than science. You can’t afford principles if you’re chasing grant money, and grant money is impossible to come by if you have principles.