Applied physics
Applied physics is the application of physics to solve scientific or engineering problems. It is usually considered to be a bridge or a connection between physics and engineering.
"Applied" is distinguished from "pure" by a subtle combination of factors, such as the motivation and attitude of researchers and the nature of the relationship to the technology or science that may be affected by the work. Applied physics is rooted in the fundamental truths and basic concepts of the physical sciences, but is concerned with the utilization of scientific principles in practical devices and systems, and in the application of physics in other areas of science.[1]
Examples of research & development areas[]
- Accelerator physics
- Acoustics
- Atmospheric physics
- Biophysics
- Brain–computer interfacing
- Chemical physics
- Differentiable programming
- Artificial intelligence
- Scientific computing
- Engineering physics
- Chemical engineering
- Electrical engineering
- Materials science and engineering
- Metamaterials
- Nanotechnology
- Semiconductors
- Thin films
- Mechanical engineering
- Aerospace engineering
- Astrodynamics
- Electromagnetic propulsion
- Fluid mechanics
- Aerospace engineering
- Military engineering
- Nuclear engineering
- Fission reactors
- Fusion reactors
- Optical engineering
- Geophysics
- Materials physics
- Medical physics
- Health physics
- Radiation dosimetry
- Medical imaging
- Radiation therapy
- Health physics
- Microscopy
- Scanning probe microscopy
- Atomic force microscopy
- Scanning tunneling microscopy
- Scanning electron microscopy
- Transmission electron microscopy
- Scanning probe microscopy
- Nuclear physics
- Optical physics
- Plasma physics
- Quantum technology
- Renewable energy
- Spectroscopy
See also[]
- Applied science
- Applied mathematics
- Engineering
- Engineering Physics
References[]
- ^ "General Information on Applied Physics". Stanford Department of Applied Physics. Archived from the original on 7 March 2007.
Categories:
- Applied and interdisciplinary physics
- Engineering disciplines