physics
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the branch of science concerned with the properties of matter and energy and the relationships between them. It is based on mathematics and traditionally includes mechanics, optics, electricity and magnetism, acoustics, and heat. Modern physics, based on quantum theory, includes atomic, nuclear, particle, and solid-state studies. It can also embrace applied fields such as geophysics and meteorology
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physical properties of behaviour
the physics of the electron
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archaic natural science or natural philosophy
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The scientific study of matter, energy, space, and time, and of the relations between them.
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The behavior of a given physical system, especially as understood by a physical theory.
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Our hope is that this paper will introduce researchers with expertise in mathematics, computer science, engineering and physics to the topic of quantum security so they can effectively contribute to this growing field.
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Jacob discovered a love of performing from a young age at a school talent show, but initially studied theoretical physics and medicine at Edinburgh University.
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Researchers used satellite data and the physics of how Antarctica's glaciers move to work out what the continent might look like beneath the ice.
From BBC
Quantum physics shows that particles do not behave like solid objects with fixed locations.
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"This is the longest continuous series of images ever created for a single active region: it's a milestone in solar physics," says Kontogiannis.
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