Category: 1. Branches of Physics

Geophysics is the study of the physics of the Earth and its environment in space. One emphasis is exploration of the Earth’s interior using physical properties measured at or above the Earth’s surface, along with mathematical models to predict those properties. Sub-disciplines include seismology, the study of earthquake waves. geomagnetism, the study of the magnetic…

Physics that does not use quantum mechanics or the theory of relativity. Newtonian mechanics, thermodynamics, and Maxwell’s theory of electromagnetism are all examples of classical physics. Many theories in classical physics break down when applied to extremely small objects such as atoms or objects moving at close to the speed of light.Classical mechanics refers to…

Atomic physics, the scientific study of the structure of the atom, its energy states, and its interactions with other particles and with electric and magnetic fields The idea that matter is made up of basic building blocks dates back to the ancient Greeks, who hypothesized that earth, air, fire, and water could form the basic elements…

Nuclear physics is the study of atomic nuclei, their constituents, and the interactions that hold them together. Nuclei are the massive cores at the center of atoms and are made up of protons and neutrons (hadrons) which determine the element identity and isotope, and some of the radioactive processes. Nuclear physics is the study of atomic…

What Is Biophysics? Biophysics is the field that applies the theories and methods of physics to understand how biological systems work. Biophysics has been critical to understanding the mechanics of how the molecules of life are made, how different parts of a cell move and function, and how complex systems in our bodies—the brain, circulation,…

Physics is constituted of many interdisciplinary subjects and branches for those interested in making a career in this field. Here are all branches of Physics: