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The document discusses the four pillars of physics: atomic, nuclear, particle and condensed matter physics. Atomic physics studies atoms as isolated systems of electrons and nuclei. Nuclear physics studies atomic nuclei and their reactions. Particle physics studies fundamental particles like quarks and leptons. Condensed matter physics studies physical properties of matter like solids and liquids.

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Exploring Physics

The document discusses the four pillars of physics: atomic, nuclear, particle and condensed matter physics. Atomic physics studies atoms as isolated systems of electrons and nuclei. Nuclear physics studies atomic nuclei and their reactions. Particle physics studies fundamental particles like quarks and leptons. Condensed matter physics studies physical properties of matter like solids and liquids.

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Exploring Physics

Fundementals of
physics

Atomic
Nuclea
Physics is often referred to as the fundamental of

Particl
science, which dives into the mysteries of the

eCondensed
universe and how it works. There are four pillars

Matter
which uphold physics which are: Atomic, Nuclear,
Particle and Condensed Matter. Each pillar is

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unique, however stays interconnected providing our
understanding of the world.
Atomic physics is It is primarily about
the field of physics the way in which
that studies atoms as electrons are
an isolated system of arranged around the
electrons and an Atomic Physics nucleus.
atomic nucleus. It
refers to the study of The term atomic
atomic structure and physics can be linked
interaction between with nuclear power
atoms. and weapons, dealing
with nuclear
reactions and special
properties of atomic
nuclei.
Nuclear physics is the field of
physics that studies atomic Nuclear Physics
nuclei and their reactions.
Discoveries in nuclear physics
have led to applications in
different industries, such as:
-Nuclear power
-Nuclear weapons
-Nuclear medicine
-Magnetic resonance imaging
This pillar investigates the
forces binding protons and
neutrons within the nucleus
and the processes formulating Can you name some nuclear weapons?
assignment!
Hint:
nuclear reactions. We covered some in our last
Can you name the three
types of quarks and their
charge? Particle Physics
Particle physics is the study of
fundamental particles and forces that
form matter and radiation. This
focuses on the smallest known
particles, such as quarks, leptons and
bosons. The Standard Model
provides a framework for
understanding the electromagnetic,
weak and strong nuclear forces. With
lots of the unknown left in the world,
particle physicists strive to unravel
the mysteries of dark matter/energy
and the potential existence of
particles beyond the Standard Model.
Condensed Matter
Physics

Condensed Matter physics is the study of macroscopic and microscopic physical properties of
matter, especially solids and liquids. Generally, the subject deals with condensed phases of
matter: systems of many components with strong interactions among them. This pillar
contributes to the development of new materials, electronic devices and our understanding of
properties in complex systems, influencing technology and other industries.
How are they
interconnected?

Each pillar discussed today evidently contributes unique insights into


the nature of this world. As physicists of all kind explore the
macroscopic and microscopic features of the world, they enlighten
our understanding of the universe, paving the way for technological
advancements.

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