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The 18 branches of physics and their meanings are:

  • Acoustics - The study of the production and properties of sound.
  • Atomic physics - The study of the structure, properties, and behavior of the atom.
  • Biophysics - The application of tools and techniques of physics to the study of living things and the life processes.
  • Cryogenics - The study of extremely low temperatures.
  • Electrodynamics - Analyzes the relationship between electrical and magnetic forces.
  • Fluid physics - Deals with the behavior and movements of liquids and gases.
  • Geophysics - Studies the earth and its atmosphere and waters using principles of physics.
  • Health physics - Seeks protection of people work with are near radiation.
  • Mathematical physics - Studies mathematical systems that stand for physical phenomena.
  • Mechanics - Studies the behavior of objects and systems in response to various forces.
  • Molecular physics - Examines the structure, properties, and behavior of molecules.
  • Nuclear physics - Studies the structure and properties of the atomic nucleus, and with nuclear reactions and their applications.
  • Optics - Studies the nature and behavior of light.
  • Particle physics - Analyzes the behavior and properties of elementary particles. It is also called high energy physics.
  • Plasma physics - Studies highly ionized gases- that is, gases that have been separated into positively and negatively charged particles.
  • Quantum physics - Studies matter and electromagnetic radiation, and the interactions between them. It includes various areas of study based on quantum theory.
  • Solid-state physics - Examines the physical properties of solid materials. It is also called condensed-matter physics.
  • Thermodynamics - Studies heat and other forms of energy, and of the conversion of energy from one form to another.
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