its physics that deals with microscopic matter
Edmund L Wolf has written: 'Nanophysics and nanotechnology' -- subject(s): Nanotechnology, Nanoscience
Using a computer to analyze atoms could be quite important in the studies of nanophysics. It has recently been done using an existing computer program called SPICE using an the Planck electromagnetic model of the hydrogen atom ("Analyzing Atoms Using the SPICE Computer Program", Computing in Science and Engineering, Vol. 14, No. c, May/June 2012). It is shown that the model generates the atom energy oscillation and the Rydberg frequency that causes radiation. A second paper has been prepared but is not yet published.
The key principles of nanophysics involve understanding the behavior of matter at the nanoscale, which is the size range of 1 to 100 nanometers. These principles include quantum mechanics, surface effects, and size-dependent properties. Quantum mechanics explains the unique behavior of particles at the nanoscale, such as wave-particle duality and quantization of energy levels. Surface effects become more prominent at the nanoscale due to the high surface area-to-volume ratio, leading to changes in properties like melting point and reactivity. Size-dependent properties refer to the fact that the physical and chemical properties of materials can change as their size approaches the nanoscale. By applying these principles, researchers can better understand and manipulate nanoscale phenomena for various applications in fields like electronics, medicine, and materials science.
1. Matter & gravitation (including general relativity) 2. Mechanics - force, acceleration, velocity, momentum, linetic energy, etc. 3. Electricity & magnetism. 4. Quantum mechanics 5. Thermodynamics 6. Fluid mechanics 7. Nuclear particle physics 8. Solid state physics 9. Special Relativity theory Cutting it down to just five branches is actually rather silly