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Physicist
A Physicist (pronounced: /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/) is a scientist who specializes in the field of physics, which is the study of the nature and properties of matter and energy. The term 'physicist' comes from the Greek word 'physika', meaning 'natural things'.
Etymology
The term 'physicist' is derived from the Greek word 'physika', which means 'natural things'. It was first used in the English language in the early 19th century.
Related Terms
- Physics: The scientific study of matter, energy, space, and time. Physicists often specialize in a specific branch of physics such as quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, or electromagnetism.
- Scientist: A person who conducts scientific research to advance knowledge in an area of interest.
- Quantum Mechanics: A branch of physics dealing with physical phenomena at microscopic scales, where the action is on the order of the Planck constant.
- Thermodynamics: The branch of physics that deals with heat and temperature and their relation to energy and work.
- Electromagnetism: The branch of physics that deals with the physical interaction that occurs between electrically charged particles.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Physicist
- Wikipedia's article - Physicist
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