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Annexure 1: Major Branches Of Physics
Acoustics-production and properties of sound
Astrophysics-the application of the principles of physics to various fields of astronomy to determine the physical nature and the origin and development of solar system, stars, galaxies, and the universe as a whole
Atomic Physics-the study of the structure, properties and behaviour of the atom
Biophysics-the application of tools and techniques of physics in the study of living things and life processes
Cryogenics-the study of extremely low temperature
Electrodynamics-the analysis of the relationship between electrical and magnetic forces
Fluid Physics - the study of the behaviours and movement of liquids and gases
Geophysics-the study of the earth and its atmospheres and waters using the principles of physics
Health Physics-involved the protection of people who work with or near radiation
Mathematical Physics-the study of mathematical systems that stand for physical phenomena
Mechanics-the study of the behaviour of objects and systems in response to various forces
Molecular Physics-the examination of the structure, prosperities, and behaviour of molecules
Nuclear Physics-concerned with the structure and properties of the atomic nucleus and with nuclear reaction and their applications
Optics-the study of the nature and behaviour and properties of elementary particles
Plasma Physics- the study of highly ionised gases-gases that have been separated into positively and negatively charged particles
Quantum Physics-the study based on quantum theory which deals with matter and electromagnetic radiation and the interactions between them
Solid-State Physics (Condensed Matter Physics)-the examination of the physical properties of solid material
Thermodynamics-the study of heat as well as other forms of energy and of the conversion of energy from one form to another.
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