- Physics/Subfields
The table below lists many of the fields and subfields of physics along with the theories and concepts they employ.
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Physics — (Greek: physis φύσις), in everyday terms, is the science of matter [R. P. Feynman, R. B. Leighton, M. Sands (1963), The Feynman Lectures on Physics , ISBN 0 201 02116 1 Hard cover. p.1 1 Feynman begins with the atomic hypothesis.] and its motion … Wikipedia
Outline of physics — See also: Index of physics articles Physics (Greek: physis – φύσις meaning nature ) is a natural science pertaining to the study of matter[1] and its motion through spacetime and all that derives from these, such as energy and force.[2] More… … Wikipedia
List of scientific journals in physics — This is a representative list of scientific journals in physics and its various subfields. Journals General * Acta Physica Polonica Sections [http://przyrbwn.icm.edu.pl/APP/apphome.html A] and [http://th www.if.uj.edu.pl/acta/ B] * Advances in… … Wikipedia
Topic outline of physics — For a more comprehensive list, see the List of physics topics. This list of basic physics topics covers much of physics, the science concerned with the discovery and understanding of the fundamental laws which govern matter, energy, space, and… … Wikipedia
Condensed matter physics — Phases · Phase tr … Wikipedia
Atomic, molecular, and optical physics — is the study of matter matter and light matter interactions on the scale of single atoms or structures containing a few atoms. The three areas are grouped together because of their interrelationships, the similarity of methods used, and the… … Wikipedia
Mineral physics — This article is about high pressure physics of minerals. For physical attributes of minerals like cleavage, see Mineralogy#physical mineralogy. Mineral physics is the science of materials that compose the interior of planets, particularly the… … Wikipedia
solids, mechanics of — ▪ physics Introduction science concerned with the stressing (stress), deformation (deformation and flow), and failure of solid materials and structures. What, then, is a solid? Any material, fluid or solid, can support normal forces.… … Universalium
Electronic engineering — is a discipline dealing with the behavior and effects of electrons (as in electron tubes and transistors) and with electronic devices, systems, or equipment.The term now also covers a large part of electrical engineering degree courses as studied … Wikipedia
Nanotechnology — Part of a series of articles on … Wikipedia
