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Subfields of physics
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The list Subfields of physics includes
Physics education, Atomic, molecular, and optical physics, Classical physics, Surface science and Computational physics.
The list consists of 18 members
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Plasma (physics)
One of the four fundamental states of matter
Overview: Plasma (from Ancient Greek πλάσμα (plásma) 'moldable substance') is one of four fundamental states of matter (the other three being solid, liquid, and gas) characterized by the presence of a significant ...
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Particle physics
Branch of physics
Overview: Particle physics or high-energy physics is the study of fundamental particles and forces that constitute matter and radiation. The field also studies combinations of elementary particles up to the scale ... 0
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Atomic, molecular, and optical physics
study of matter-light interactions at small scalesOverview: Atomic, molecular, and optical physics (AMO) is the study of matter–matter and light–matter interactions, at the scale of one or a few atoms and energy scales around several electron volts. The three ... 0
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Surface science
study of both physical and chemical phenomena that occur at the interface of two phases
Overview: Surface science is the study of physical and chemical phenomena that occur at the interface of two phases, including solid–liquid interfaces, solid–gas interfaces, solid–vacuum interfaces, and liquid–gas ... 0
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Applied physics
connection between physics and engineering
Overview: Applied physics is the application of physics to solve scientific or engineering problems. It is usually considered a bridge or a connection between physics and engineering. "Applied" is distinguished ... 0
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Experimental physics
category of disciplines and sub-disciplines concerned with the observation of physical phenomenaOverview: Experimental physics is the category of disciplines and sub-disciplines in the field of physics that are concerned with the observation of physical phenomena and experiments. Methods vary from discipline ... 0
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Electromagnetism
branch of science concerned with the phenomena of electricity and magnetism
Overview: In physics, electromagnetism is an interaction that occurs between particles with electric charge via electromagnetic fields. The electromagnetic force is one of the four fundamental forces of nature ... 0
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Physical cosmology
branch of cosmology which studies mathematical models of the universe
Overview: Physical cosmology is a branch of cosmology concerned with the study of cosmological models. A cosmological model, or simply cosmology, provides a description of the largest-scale structures and dynamics ... 0
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Mechanics
Science concerned with physical bodies subjected to forces or displacements
Overview: Mechanics (from Ancient Greek μηχανική (mēkhanikḗ) 'of machines') is the area of physics concerned with the relationships between force, matter, and motion among physical objects. Forces applied to objects ... 0
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Condensed matter physics
Branch of physics
Overview: Condensed matter physics is the field of physics that deals with the macroscopic and microscopic physical properties of matter, especially the solid and liquid phases, that arise from electromagnetic forces ... 0
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Geophysics
physics of the Earth and its vicinity
Overview: Geophysics is a subject of natural science concerned with the physical processes and physical properties of the Earth and its surrounding space environment, and the use of quantitative methods for their ... 0
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Nuclear physics
Field of physics that deals with the structure and behavior of atomic nuclei
Overview: Nuclear physics is the field of physics that studies atomic nuclei and their constituents and interactions, in addition to the study of other forms of nuclear matter. 0
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Computational physics
numerical simulations of physical problems via computersOverview: Computational physics is the study and implementation of numerical analysis to solve problems in physics. Historically, computational physics was the first application of modern computers in science, and ... 0
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Atmospheric physics
application of physics to the study of the atmosphereOverview: Within the atmospheric sciences, atmospheric physics is the application of physics to the study of the atmosphere. Atmospheric physicists attempt to model Earth's atmosphere and the atmospheres of the ... 0
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Philosophy of physics
branch of philosophyOverview: In philosophy, the philosophy of physics deals with conceptual and interpretational issues in physics, many of which overlap with research done by certain kinds of theoretical physicists. Historically ... 0
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Thermodynamics
branch of physics concerned with heat, work, temperature, and thermal or internal energy
Overview: Thermodynamics is a branch of physics that deals with heat, work, and temperature, and their relation to energy, entropy, and the physical properties of matter and radiation. The behavior of these qua ... 0
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Physics education
collection of methods used to teach physics, and area of pedagogical research focusing on those methodsOverview: Physics education or physics teaching refers to the education methods currently used to teach physics. The occupation is called physics educator or physics teacher. Physics education research refers to ... 0
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Classical physics
theories of physics that predate modern, more complete, or more widely applicable theories
Overview: Classical physics refers to physics theories that are non-quantum or both non-quantum and non-relativistic, depending on the context. In historical discussions, classical physics refers to pre-1900 physics ... 0
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