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Physics
Mechanics, motions of objects
Quantum Theory, describing interactions of particles and energy
Thermodynamics, description of systems of matter and energy
A Brief Introduction to Particle Physics
Albert Einstein, prominent 20th century physicist
doing a science experiment for school
doing a science fair project for school
Q & A About Physics
Stephen William Hawking, contemporary physicist
Thematic Essay: Physics, from Leonardo to Hertz
all articles about physics
Antimatter Atoms Created for the First Time
applications
astrophysics
atomic and molecular physics
biophysics
branches of physics
classical (Newtonian) and pre-classical physics
condensed-matter (solid-state) physics
constants
cosmology
definition and scope of study
devices and tools
electromagnetism
elementary particles
equations and formulas
fundamental forces of nature
geophysics
laws of motion
modern physics
nuclear physics
pictures, diagrams, and illustrations
quantum theory
summary
atomic theory
confirmation
conservation law, violation of
development of quantum theory
exclusion principle
Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle
magnetism, explanations for
maser and laser
microwaves
originator of quantum theory
photoelectric effect
positron, prediction of existence
quantum electrodynamics, development of
specific-heat theory
structure of atomic nucleus
superfluidity
superlattices
symplectic structures
theoretical foundations
uncertainty principle
verification of quantum theory
wave nature of electrons
quotations
researchers and their work
Sir Isaac Newton, physicist of the 17th and 18th centuries
theoretical physics
thermodynamics
variables
wave phenomena
Planck, Max Karl Ernst Ludwig
Planck, Max Karl Ernst Ludwig (1858-1947), German physicist and Nobel laureate, who was the originator of the quantum theory.
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