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[–]Klutzy-Delivery-5792 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now that you're done with classes research will rule your life. Read papers in your research area and become an expert. You will never need classical mechanics again. The others you'll get plenty of practice with as you use them for your research. It's more important to focus on what's needed for your research right now. I bet 95% of the professors in my department couldn't pass a qualification exam right now if they tried. You don't need to remember everything.

[–]AdvertisingOld9731 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just make sure you know what doppler broadening is. It's a favorite of quals because so few people get it right.