particle physics

noun

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

particle physics

noun

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

particle physics

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

2. See also quantum field theory quantum mechanics

particle physics

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of particle physics¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

It is the latest development in quantum computing - tech which uses principles of particle physics to create a new type of computer able to solve problems ordinary computers cannot.

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Additionally, the pair will check access areas and connector tools that will be used for future maintenance work on the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer, a particle physics experiment module mounted on the ISS.

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The chip is the latest development in a field known as quantum computing - which is attempting to use the principles of particle physics to create a new type of mind-bogglingly powerful computer.

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Now that scientists have a way of exploring this collective entanglement, the tools of quantum information science could make some problems in nuclear and particle physics easier to understand.

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In the long run, the photonic processor could lead to faster and more energy-efficient deep learning for computationally demanding applications like lidar, scientific research in astronomy and particle physics, or high-speed telecommunications.

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