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Classical Physics

Physics that predates the theories of relativity and quantum mechanics.

Classical Mechanics

The study of the motion of bodies under the influence of forces.

Electromagnetism

The study of the electromagnetic force, a type of physical interaction that occurs between electrically charged particles.

Thermodynamics & Statistical Mechanics

The study of heat, work, and temperature, and their relation to energy, radiation, and physical properties of matter.

Physics based on the two major breakthroughs of the early 20th century: relativity and quantum mechanics.

Relativity

The study of the relationship between space and time, and gravity.

Quantum Physics

The study of matter and energy at the most fundamental level.

Nuclear & Particle Physics

The study of the components of the atomic nucleus and the fundamental particles of the universe.

The study of celestial objects, the universe as a whole, and the physical laws that govern them.

Astronomy

The observational study of celestial objects, such as planets, stars, comets, and galaxies.

Astrophysics

The branch of astronomy that employs the principles of physics and chemistry to ascertain the nature of the astronomical objects.

Cosmology

The study of the origin, evolution, and eventual fate of the universe.

The application of physics to solve practical problems and its intersection with other sciences.

Condensed Matter Physics

The study of the physical properties of condensed phases of matter.

Biophysics

The application of the principles and methods of physics to biological systems.

Geophysics

The study of the physical processes and properties of the Earth and its surrounding space environment.