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Different Branches of Physics With Definitions and Topics

There are two main branches of physics: classical physics and modern physics. Classical physics deals with Newton's laws of motion and thermodynamics, while modern physics deals with relativity and quantum mechanics. Some key branches and topics of physics include mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, optics, nuclear physics, and astrophysics. Physics plays an important role in our daily lives through various technologies and devices that rely on physical principles, from cars and appliances to computers and communication systems.

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There are two main branches of physics: classical physics and modern physics. Classical physics deals with Newton's laws of motion and thermodynamics, while modern physics deals with relativity and quantum mechanics. Some key branches and topics of physics include mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, optics, nuclear physics, and astrophysics. Physics plays an important role in our daily lives through various technologies and devices that rely on physical principles, from cars and appliances to computers and communication systems.

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Different Branches of Physics with Definitions and Topics

The branch of science which deals with the interaction of matter and energy is called physics.
There are Two Main Branches of Physics, Classical Physics and Modern Physics. Further sub
Physics branches are Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Thermodynamics, Optics, etc..

The rapid progress in science during recent years has become possible due to discoveries and
inventions in the field of physics. The technologies of our modern society throughout the world
are related to physics. For example, a car is made on the principle of mechanics and a
refrigerator is based on the principles of thermodynamics.

Importance of physics in our daily life


In our daily life, we hardly find a device in which laws of physics are not involved.
Examples
Pulleys are used to lift heavy loads.
Electricity is used to get light, heat and mechanical energy that drives fans and electric motors.
Means of transportation such as cars and airplanes, domestic appliances such as air conditioners,
refrigerators, vacuum cleaners, washing machines, and microwave oven, etc.
The means of communication such as radio, TV, telephone, and computer are the result of applications of
physics. These devices have made our lives much easier and faster and more comfortable than in the past.
The computer is the invention of physics.
Branches of physics list
In the practical field, the common branches of physics are:
Mechanics
Classical physics
Modern physics
Thermodynamics
Electricity
Magnetism
Geo physics
Plasma physics
Optics
Sound and oscillation
Electronics
Chemical physics
Engineering physics
Solid state physics
Quantum physics
Nuclear physics
Particle physics
Bio physics
Astrophysics
Condensed matter physic
10 branches of physics and their definition
Mechanics
It is the study of the motion of objects, its causes, and effects.
Sub branches of mechanics are:
Classical mechanics
Kinematics
Dynamics
Statistical mechanics
Thermodynamics (Heat)
It is the study of nature of heat, modes of transfer and effects of heat.
Sound
It is the study of physical aspects of sound waves, their production, properties, and applications.
Light(optic)
It is the study of physical aspects of light, its properties and use of optical instruments.
Electricity and Magnetism
It is the study of the charges at rest and in motion, their effects and their relationship with magnetism.
Atomic physics
It is the study of the structure and properties of atoms.
Nuclear physics
It is the study of properties and behavior of nuclei and the particles.
Plasma physics
It is the study of production, properties of the ionic state of matter.
Geophysics
It is the study of the internal structure of the earth.
Classical physics
The branch of physics that deals with newton’s laws of motion, the law of gravitation, Maxwell’s kinetic
theory and thermodynamics.
The classical physics is mostly related to energy and matter which are considered as different entities.
Main branches of classical physics are Acoustics, optics, classical mechanics and electromagnetic.
Major subtopics of classical physics
Classical mechanics
Electromagnetism
Thermodynamics
Quantum physics
Major subtopics of Quantum physics
Quantum mechanics
Quantum statistics
Quantum electrodynamics
Quantum field theory
Relativistic Physics
Special relativity
General relativity
Einstein field equations
Modern physics
It is the branch of physics which deals with the theory of relativity and quantum mechanics. Max plank
and Einstein are considered the father of modern physics.
Bio Physics
Bio physics is the branch of physics in which we study biological problems and phenominas by using
techniques of physics. Major application and achievement of biophysics is D.N.A.
Astrophysics
The branch of physics which deals with the study of universes such as stars, planets and galaxies, etc
Electronics
Electronics is the branch of physics in which motion of an electron is controlled by using semiconductor
devices.
Chemical physics
It is the study of the science of physical relations which involved in chemistry.
Engineering physics
It is the study of fields of physics and engineering.
Econophysics
It deals with physical processes and their relations in the science of economy.
Health physics
It involves the protection of people works with are near radiation.
Mathematical physics
It is the study of mathematical systems that stands for physical phenomena.
Molecular physics
It examines the structure, properties, and behavior of molecules.
Particle physics
It is also called high energy physics, analyses the behavior and properties of elementary particles.

Cosmology is a branch of astronomy that involves the origin and evolution of the universe, from the Big
Bang to today and on into the future. According to NASA, the definition of cosmology is "the scientific
study of the large scale properties of the universe as a whole."
Cosmologists puzzle over exotic concepts like string theory, dark matter and dark energy and whether
there is one universe or many (sometimes called the multiverse). While other aspects astronomy deal with
individual objects and phenomena or collections of objects, cosmology spans the entire universe from
birth to death, with a wealth of mysteries at every stage.
History of cosmology & astronomy
Humanity's understanding of the universe has evolved significantly over time. In the early history of
astronomy, Earth was regarded as the center of all things, with planets and stars orbiting it. In the 16th
century, Polish scientist Nicolaus Copernicus suggested that Earth and the other planets in the solar
system in fact orbited the sun, creating a profound shift in the understanding of the cosmos. In the late
17th century, Isaac Newton calculated how the forces between planets — specifically the gravitational
forces — interacted.
The dawn of the 20th century brought further insights into comprehending the vast universe. Albert
Einstein proposed the unification of space and time in his General Theory of Relativity. In the early
1900s, scientists were debating whether the Milky Way contained the whole universe within its span, or
whether it was simply one of many collections of stars. Edwin Hubble calculated the distance to a fuzzy
nebulous object in the sky and determined that it lay outside of the Milky Way, proving our galaxy to be a
small drop in the enormous universe. Using General Relativity to lay the framework, Hubble measured
other galaxies and determined that they were rushing away from the us, leading him to conclude that the
universe was not static but expanding.

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