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Branches of Physics

The term physics is derived from the Greek word Phusika, which means natural thing or
nature. In this several process and views of nature are studied. But as per the definition of
modern physics, the relationship between energy and matter is studied. Newton and
Einstein are considered as the father of physics. Various branches of physics help us to
understand natural processes in details with proper analysis. The following is the major
parts of physics :
Mechanics : It is that branch of physics that deals with the study of motion. No doubt
motion is the fundamental idea in all of science. It is also related to the properties of matter
and light.
Thermodynamics (Heat) : It is the study of the nature of heat, modes of transfer, and
effects of heat.
Sounds it is the study of physical aspects of lights, its properties , and the 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 the properties and behavior of nuclei and particles.

Plasma physics
It is the study of the 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.
Classical physics is mostly related to energy and matter which are considered as different
entities. The main branches of classical physics are Acoustics, optics, classical mechanics, and
electromagnetic.
1- Major subtopics of classical physics
• Classical mechanics
• Electromagnetism
• Thermodynamics
Quantum physics
Relativistic Physics
• Special relativity
• General relativity
• Einstein field equations
Modern physics
It is the branch of physics that deals with the theory of relativity and quantum mechanics.
Max plank and Einstein are considered the father of modern physics.

Bio-Physics
Biophysics is the branch of physics in which we study biological problems and phenomena by
using techniques of physics. The major application and achievement of biophysics is D.N.A.

Astrophysics
The branch of physics deals with the study of universes such as stars, planets, and
galaxies, etc

Electronics
Electronics is the branch of physics in which the motion of an electron is controlled by using
semiconductor devices.
Chemical physics
It is the study of the science of physical relations 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 who 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.

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