Phrase Hound found 27 phrases and 45 compound words that contain physics. The most common are listed below. Open physics in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 27
- particle physicsThe physics of subatomic particles
- nuclear physicsThe branch of physics that studies the nucleus of the atom, its internal structure and components.
- quantum physicsquantum mechanics
- theoretical physicsThe description of natural phenomena in mathematical form, especially in order to derive the fundamental laws of nature and to derive conclusions from these laws.
- chemical physicsThe science that studies chemical processes and phenomena from the point of view of physics.
- classical physicsall aspects of physics developed before the rise of quantum mechanics
- health physicsThe science of radiation protection and safety.
- atomic physicsThe branch of physics that studies the atomic structure and the interaction between atoms.
- modern physicsAs distinguished from classical physics, all physics discoveries made since approximately 1900, including relativity and quantum mechanics.
- soil physicsThe sub-discipline of soil science that studies the physical properties of the soil, with particular emphasis on soil moisture potential, water movement and solute transport.
- radiation physicsThe study of the effects of ionizing radiation on matter, and of its measurement
- atom physicsSynonym of atomic physics: The branch of physics that studies the atomic structure and the interaction between atoms.
- physics packageThe part of any equipment which requires advanced knowledge of physics to design; especially the core nuclear components of a nuclear weapon
- physics gunSynonym of gravity gun: A device in video games, particularly first-person shooters, with which players can directly manipulate objects in the virtual world, often allowing them to be used as projectiles.
- condensed matter physicsThe field of physics dealing with the physical properties of solid or liquid matter.
- jiggle physicsThe art of portraying the bouncing or swaying of breasts on a 3D model of a woman.
- cartoon physicsThe comically exaggerated physics seen in cartoons.
- plasma physicsThe physics of plasmas.
- physics envyThe tendency of academics in non-scientific subjects to introduce jargon and mathematics to make their work appear more rigorous.
- conceptual physicsa study and description of properties and interactions of space, time, matter and energy in conceptual non-mathematical form with emphasis on logical reasoning in order to derive fundamental laws of nature and to derive conclusions from …
- solid-state physicsThe study of the physical properties of solid materials, focusing on the processes that their atomic and subatomic interactions give rise to macroscopic behaviors like electrical conductivity and magnetism.
- physics packagesplural of physics package: The part of any equipment which requires advanced knowledge of physics to design; especially the core nuclear components of a nuclear weapon
- ragdoll physicsPhysics based around ragdolls (models consisting of a set of connected rigid bodies that can collapse in a loose, natural manner).
- physics-lyAccording to or using physics.
- physics gunsplural of physics gun: A device in video games, particularly first-person shooters, with which players can directly manipulate objects in the virtual world, often allowing them to be used as projectiles.
Compound words 45
- physicistA person whose occupation specializes in the science of physics, especially at a professional level.
- multiphysicsThe simultaneous use of multiple physical models or techniques
- tectonophysicsThe physics of tectonic plates, their formation and movement
- electrophysicsThe study of the physics of electrical phenomena, such as the those relating to fusion, electromagnets, etc
- thermophysicsThe overall study of the physics as it relates to heat and temperature, encompassing thermodynamics, statistical mechanics and the kinetic theory of gases; thermal physics
- cryophysicsThe physics of phenomena associated with matter at very low temperatures
- hyperphysicsThe study of supernatural beings or phenomena
- aerophysicsThe physics of the design and construction of aerodynamic devices
- physicsyLike or involving physics.
- econophysicsThe study of economics using the techniques of physics