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Physics (from the Greek, φύσις (phúsis), "nature" and φυσικός (phusikós), "natural"), the most fundamental physical science, is concerned with the basic principles of the Universe. Consequently, physics deals empirically with the dynamics of matter in the cosmos.
Introduction
Discoveries in physics find applications throughout the other natural sciences as they regard the fundamental constituents of the natural world. Some of the phenomena studied in physics, such as the phenomenon of conservation of energy, are common to all material systems. These are often referred to as laws of physics. Others, such as superconductivity, stem from these laws, but are not laws themselves because they only appear in some systems. Physics is often said to be the "fundamental science" (chemistry is sometimes included), because each of the other weaker sciences (biology, chemistry, geology, material science, engineering, medicine etc.) deals with particular types of material systems that obey the laws of physics. For example, chemistry is the science of matter (such as atoms and molecules) and the chemical substances that they form in the bulk. The structure, reactivity, and properties of a chemical compound are determined by the properties of the underlying molecules, which can be described by areas of physics such as quantum mechanics (called in this case quantum chemistry), thermodynamics, and electromagnetism.
Physics is closely related to mathematics, which provides the logical framework in which physical laws can be precisely formulated and their predictions quantified. Physical definitions, models and theories are invariably expressed using mathematical relations. A key difference between physics and mathematics is that because physics is ultimately concerned with descriptions of the material world, it tests its theories by observations (called experiments), whereas mathematics is concerned with abstract logical patterns not limited by those observed in the real world (because the real world is limited in the number of dimensions and in many other ways it does not have to correspond to richer mathematical structures). The distinction, however, is not always clear-cut. There is a large area of research intermediate between physics and mathematics, known as mathematical physics.
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The ultimate star power. Attempt next year to create nuclear fusion using 192 lasers. http://tinyurl.com/ydps4gr #physics #energy #science
EltonElliott56 (Elton Elliott) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:58:30 -0000
The ultimate star power. Attempt next year to create nuclear fusion using 192 lasers. http://tinyurl.com/ydps4gr #physics #energy #science
RT @jonesy_: A very sobering article on the 40 million cut to science, especially its effect on nuclear physics http://bit.ly/7aexzS
nuclear_cowboy (James Bell) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:58:05 -0000
RT @jonesy_: A very sobering article on the 40 million cut to science, especially its effect on nuclear physics http://bit.ly/7aexzS
mkayy sleep then all nighter for physics.. :/
jojoxgee (joanna) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:58:01 -0000
mkayy sleep then all nighter for physics.. :/
I unlocked "Marksman" in "Physics"! http://bit.ly/7W6rVR
craigaherring (Craig Herring) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:56:56 -0000
I unlocked "Marksman" in "Physics"! http://bit.ly/7W6rVR
I unlocked "Astronaut" in "Physics"! http://bit.ly/7W6rVR
craigaherring (Craig Herring) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:56:55 -0000
I unlocked "Astronaut" in "Physics"! http://bit.ly/7W6rVR
@delphine880306 hey Delly!! it went okay, studied in the morning, but i think i did just fine on the quiz...now tonight it's physics...BOOO
angelofmusic465 (Alex Cartrell Gulyan) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:56:53 -0000
@delphine880306 hey Delly!! it went okay, studied in the morning, but i think i did just fine on the quiz...now tonight it's physics...BOOO
Bloomfield Science Museum - Interactive exhibits such as Discovering Levers play an important part in this museum's educational and cultural program. Located in Jerusalem, Israel.
Meta Description: [ מוזיאון המדע על שם בלומפילד, ירושלים. אתר המוזיאון ובו מידע על אודות המוזיאון - שעות פתיחה, מיקום ומחירים, פרטים על התערוכות במוזיאון וכן מאמרים ומידע רב בנושאים מד... ]
Museo di Fisica - Museum of Physics - Naples, Italy - Museum of the University of Naples, Italy, Physics Department. Several centuries of instruments may be viewed. English and Italian language versions are available.
Museum of Victorian Science - Features a virtual tour of Dr. Frankenstein's laboratory, display of working Geissler, Bouquet, Railway and early x-ray tubes, and electric flame-laden demonstrations. Visits by appointment only. Includes directions. Located in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Meta Description: [ Museum of Victorian Science, Glaisdale. A virtual visit to Dr Frankensteins laboratory with Geissler Tubes, Bouquet Tubes, Railway Tubes, Jacob's Ladder, telegraph system, early x-ray tubes and many more crackling spark, electric flame laden demonstrations. ]
Nevada Test Site Historical Foundation - Founded to promote its legacy and assure public access by future generations to resources which define the United States' nuclear testing program. Includes a visitor's guide, membership details, volunteer opportunities, news and events. Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
Sandia National Laboratories - National Atomic Museum - Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. Visitor information, description of exhibits.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to the National Atomic Museum, soon to be renamed the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History ]
The Physics Museum at the University Of Queensland - Includes a virtual tour and a catalog of the museum's collection.
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