BRANCHES OF PHYSICS
Optics - the study of reflection and
refraction of rays of light without
reference to the wave or physical
nature of light
Modern Physics - theory of relativity and quantum
mechanics
- deals with the relationship between
electromagnetism and mechanics.
Classical Mechanics - energy, force, gravitation and so on
- motion of macroscopic objects as
well as the cosmic entities such as
Stars, Galaxies, Planets and also the
behaviors of solid, liquid, gas and
many more.
Nuclear Physics - study of the protons and neutrons at
the center of an atom.
Electromagnetism - electromagnetic force (existence of
electricity) like light, electric fields,
magnetic fields and so on.
Astrophysics - study of astronomical objects like
Stars, Galaxies, Planets, Comets and
other celestial bodies. This physics
likewise to focus on the laws and
theories, interpretation as well as
astronomical observations.
Thermodynamic - study of physical qualities which
includes temperature, energy, and
entropy
Optical fiber is used as a medium for
telecommunication and computer
networking because it is flexible and
can be bundled as cables. It is
especially advantageous for long-
distance communications, because
light propagates through the fiber with
little attenuation compared to
electrical cables. This allows long
distances to be spanned with few
repeaters.
The creation of the first Bose-Einstein
condensate (1995)
The accelerating expansion of the
universe (1997)
provides extremely accurate results
when studying large objects that are
not extremely massive and speeds not
approaching the speed of light.
- atomic weapons, atomic power,
nuclear medicine ion implantation in
material engineering designing
- existence of electricity
- loudspeaker: moving the membrane
or cone back and forth rapidly,
resulting in sound and even music.
- hubble space telescope
- space x
- Proxima Centauri is our Sun's
nearest neighbour at just over four
light years away, and it appears that
its solar system may contain an Earth-
like world.
- thermal radiation