Physics Development: Starting My Journey in Science and Code

I studied physics and computer engineering. During my undergraduate years, I conducted materials research using Raman spectroscopy, and I currently work as a machine learning engineer at an AI-based image recognition solutions company. I also handle personal client projects, developing Flutter applications and designing server architectures.

You can find more details about my background on my portfolio site.

We are experiencing the paradigm shift that Thomas Kuhn described in “The Structure of Scientific Revolutions.” Just as the internet and smartphones became essential infrastructure, AI is now becoming a fundamental part of our lives. This is why I chose to study both physics and computer science.

Working in the industry has made me want to dive deeper into research. I’m particularly fascinated by the intersection where physics principles meet practical computing, especially in quantum computing. That’s why I’m preparing for graduate studies and considering pursuing a PhD.

Why I Started This Physics Development Journey

The reason I started this magazine is simple. I wanted to share the experiences I struggled through alone, and I didn’t want the things I learned to fade away over time.

I have memories of running Raman spectrometers until dawn to collect experimental data in the physics lab, and unlike classroom lectures, research required me to find and read papers one by one, searching for materials to understand unfamiliar concepts. There were moments when getting through each line of a paper felt impossibly difficult. But the sense of achievement when results finally appeared and research gradually progressed was unforgettable.

Development work was similar. Staying up all night refining data to improve YOLO model performance by 7%, completely recovering a Flutter app from legacy backups after the previous contractor lost the code and rebuilding it to match the deployed version during crisis situations… I felt it was a waste for these stories to remain only in my head and disappear.

Of course, countless tutorials and guides appear when you search on Google. But when you actually encounter real problems, unexpected issues arise, and genuine learning happens in the process of solving them. I wanted to organize these raw experiences and share them with people walking similar paths.

I also wanted to record the concerns I felt while transitioning from physics to development, from research to industry work. I believe there are others considering similar transitions.

My Physics Development Focus Areas

This magazine operates with two main categories.

In Learning, I document what I’m currently studying. This includes lessons learned from projects at my company, technical problems and solutions encountered while working on personal client projects, and new concepts I discover while studying quantum computing. I plan to include interesting paper reviews and technology trend analyses in the future. I’m also considering summarizing recent science and technology news while adding my personal perspectives.

In Daily, I share everyday stories. From experiences building this magazine website to personal thoughts about transitioning from physics to development, and just casual life stories—I plan to write freely about various topics.

To My Readers

This magazine is not a space that provides finished answers. It’s a place where one person records the process of studying, experimenting, and sometimes failing while learning.

If you find incorrect content or have different perspectives, please let me know through comments anytime. There are many things I miss when studying alone. I’d love to hear from those working in similar fields, those considering transitions between physics and development, or anyone who simply finds these stories interesting.

I welcome communication through comments, email, or any other means. I want to build this into a space where we learn together.