Physics is divided into several branches, which are:
Fundamental Branches:
- Mechanics: Study of motion, force, energy, and matter.
- Thermodynamics: Study of heat, temperature, and energy transfer.
- Electromagnetism: Study of electricity, magnetism, and light.
- Optics: Study of light, vision, and optical instruments.
- Quantum Mechanics: Study of matter and energy at atomic and subatomic levels.
Applied Branches:
- Acoustics: Study of sound and its properties.
- Biophysics: Application of physics to biological systems.
- Chemical Physics: Study of physical principles in chemical systems.
- Condensed Matter Physics: Study of solids and liquids.
- Geophysics: Study of Earth’s internal and external physical processes.
- Materials Science: Study of properties and applications of materials.
- Nuclear Physics: Study of atomic nuclei and radiation.
- Particle Physics: Study of subatomic particles and fundamental forces.
- Plasma Physics: Study of ionized gases and plasmas.
Interdisciplinary Branches:
- Astrophysics: Study of physical processes in celestial objects.
- Computational Physics: Use of computational methods to solve physical problems.
- Cosmology: Study of origin, evolution, and fate of the universe.
- Environmental Physics: Study of environmental issues using physical principles.
- Medical Physics: Application of physics to medical imaging and treatment.
- Nanotechnology: Study of physical phenomena at nanoscale.
- Physics of Fluids: Study of fluid dynamics and fluid behavior.
Other Branches:
- Astrobiology: Study of origin and evolution of life in the universe.
- Biomedical Engineering: Application of physics to medical devices and procedures.
- Complex Systems: Study of complex phenomena in physical systems.
- Cybernetic Physics: Study of control and communication in physical systems.
- Econophysics: Study of economic systems using physical methods.
- Neurophysics: Study of physical processes in the nervous system.
- Social Physics: Study of social phenomena using physical methods.
These branches are not exhaustive, and physics is constantly evolving, with new areas of research emerging.
