Physics

Types of Physics

• Astrophysics

Astrophysics is the study of celestial bodies (i.e. stars, planets, black holes, etc.) and many of the forces that act on them. Modern Astrophysics began with Sir Isaac Newton when he theorized gravity, which could be used to explain why planets moved the way they did

• Atomic Physics

Atomic Physics focuses on the atom and all the particles that comprise them. The most important being the proton, neutron, and electron. Atomic physics is a relatively new branch of physics that didn't begin until the late 19th century

• Biophysics

Biophysics uses the theories and methods of physics to understand living things. Biophysics is critical to understanding how the molecules of life are formed, and how complex organ systems in our bodies work

• Geophysics

Geophysics is the study of forces and physical interactions on earth. Most geophysicsits today study gravity and electromagnetic waves on earth. Geophysics can also be used as an umbrella term for many other minor branches of science, including planetary science, geology, environmental science, oceanography, and meteorology

• Mechanics

Mechanics is the study of machines, movement, and the forces that cause movement. Mechanics is one of the oldest branches of physics. In it's first days, mechanics was concerned with the movement of simple machines, such as the lever. Over 2000 years ago, a Greek philosopher named Archimedes said "Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I shall move the world."

• Nuclear Physics

Nuclear physics is the study of the nucleus of atoms and the particles and forces that interact with them. The main particles that are studied are protons and neutrons, and the primary forces are the strong and weak interactions

• Thermodynamics

Thermodynamics has to do with movement, heat, and how they're related. In thermodynamics, there are two important laws that define what is possible with movement and heat. These laws are as follows: Energy cannot be created or destroyed, and energy will always move from an area of high energy to an area of low energy