particle physics

American  

noun

1. the branch of physics that deals with the properties and behavior of elementary particles.

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particle physics British  

noun

1. Also called: high-energy physics. the study of fundamental particles and their properties

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particle physics Scientific  

1. The branch of physics that deals with subatomic particles.

2. See also quantum field theory quantum mechanics

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particle physics Cultural  

1. The branch of science devoted to the study of the basic constituents of matter, particularly the constituents of the atomic nucleus.

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Etymology

Origin of particle physics

First recorded in 1945–50

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particle physics

In particle physics, "phase space" is a multidimensional mathematical representation incorporating properties such as space, time, energy and momentum into a description of a particle system.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 23, 2026

That process of elimination has repeatedly played an important role in particle physics.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 23, 2026

But the specialist publication Research Professional News reports that there will still be significant cutbacks in research, because of the greater cost increases of undertaking particle physics and astronomy research.

From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026

Funding for research into particle physics at Cern and astronomy projects is also affected, but the deep cuts initially feared have been averted.

From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026

In fact, everything in particle physics was about to get a whole lot more complicated.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson

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