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Meaning of "theoretical physics" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF THEORETICAL PHYSICS

theoretical physics  [ˌθiːəˈrɛtɪkəl ˈfɪzɪks] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF THEORETICAL PHYSICS

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Theoretical physics is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES THEORETICAL PHYSICS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Theoretical physics

Theoretical physics is a branch of physics which employs mathematical models and abstractions of physical objects and systems to rationalize, explain and predict natural phenomena. This is in contrast to experimental physics, which uses experimental tools to probe these phenomena. The advancement of science depends in general on the interplay between experimental studies and theory. In some cases, theoretical physics adheres to standards of mathematical rigor while giving little weight to experiments and observations. For example, while developing special relativity, Albert Einstein was concerned with the Lorentz transformation which left Maxwell's equations invariant, but was apparently uninterested in the Michelson–Morley experiment on Earth's drift through a luminiferous ether. On the other hand, Einstein was awarded the Nobel Prize for explaining the photoelectric effect, previously an experimental result lacking a theoretical formulation.

Definition of theoretical physics in the English dictionary

The definition of theoretical physics in the dictionary is the description of natural phenomena in mathematical form.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH THEORETICAL PHYSICS


astrophysics
ˌæstrəʊˈfɪzɪks
attophysics
ˈætəʊˌfɪzɪks
biophysics
ˌbaɪəʊˈfɪzɪks
cryophysics
ˌkraɪəʊˈfɪzɪks
geophysics
ˌdʒiːəʊˈfɪzɪks
macrophysics
ˌmækrəʊˈfɪzɪks
metaphysics
ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪks
microphysics
ˌmaɪkrəʊˈfɪzɪks
nanophysics
ˈnænəʊˌfɪzɪks
pataphysics
ˈpætəˌfɪzɪks
petrophysics
ˌpetrəʊˈfɪzɪks
physics
ˈfɪzɪks
psychophysics
ˌsaɪkəʊˈfɪzɪks

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE THEORETICAL PHYSICS

theorbo
theorem
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theorematical
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theoretic
theoretical
theoretical physicist
theoretically
theoretician
theoretics
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theories
theorisation
theoriser
theorist
theorization
theorize

WORDS THAT END LIKE THEORETICAL PHYSICS

atomic physics
basics
classics
descriptive metaphysics
forensics
health physics
high-energy physics
kinesics
nuclear physics
particle physics
solid-state physics
the classics
to get back to basics

Synonyms and antonyms of theoretical physics in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «theoretical physics» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF THEORETICAL PHYSICS

Find out the translation of theoretical physics to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of theoretical physics from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «theoretical physics» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

理论物理学
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

física teórica
570 millions of speakers

English

theoretical physics
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सैद्धांतिक भौतिकी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الفيزياء النظرية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

теоретическая физика
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

física teórica
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

তাত্ত্বিক পদার্থবিদ্যা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

physique théorique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Fizik teori
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

der theoretischen Physik
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

理論物理学
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

이론 물리학
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Fisika teoritis
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vật lý lý thuyết
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கோட்பாட்டு இயற்பியல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सैद्धांतिक भौतिकशास्त्र
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

teorik fizik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

fisica teorica
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

fizyka teoretyczna
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

теоретична фізика
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

fizica teoretică
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

θεωρητική φυσική
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

teoretiese fisika
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

teoretisk fysik
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

teoretisk fysikk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of theoretical physics

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «THEORETICAL PHYSICS»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «THEORETICAL PHYSICS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about theoretical physics

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6 QUOTES WITH «THEORETICAL PHYSICS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word theoretical physics.
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Max Born
I am now convinced that theoretical physics is actually philosophy.
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Paul Dirac
The methods of theoretical physics should be applicable to all those branches of thought in which the essential features are expressible with numbers.
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David Gross
The progress of science is much more muddled than is depicted in most history books. This is especially true of theoretical physics, partly because history is written by the victorious.
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David Gross
Since the founding of quantum mechanics in the 1920s, theoretical physics had nurtured an extremely radical tradition.
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Adam Pascal
I've always really been into science, and in the last five years I've gotten into theoretical physics and the origins of the universe.
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Scarlett Thomas
In some ways I'm a frustrated scientist or mathematician. The amount of times I've thought I'd go back to university and do theoretical physics because I like the big questions, but really I know now that that's not quite me. What's me is to do it in novels.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «THEORETICAL PHYSICS»

Discover the use of theoretical physics in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to theoretical physics and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Theoretical Minimum: What You Need to Know to Start ...
Instead of shying away from the equations and maths that are essential to any understanding of physics, The Theoretical Minimum provides a toolkit that you won't find in any other popular science book.
George Hrabovsky, 2013
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Surprises in Theoretical Physics
This book is based on the author's lectures at the University of Washington in the spring of 1977 and at the Institut de Physique Nucleaire, University de Paris-Sud, Orsay, during the winter of 1977-1978.
Sir Rudolf Ernst Peierls, 1979
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Theoretical Physics
Among the finest, most comprehensive treatments of theoretical physics ever written, this classic volume comprises a superb introduction to the main branches of the discipline and offers solid grounding for further research in a variety of ...
Georg Joos, 1986
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The Future of Theoretical Physics and Cosmology: Celebrating ...
Based on lectures celebrating Stephen Hawking's sixtieth birthday, with contributions from the world's leading theoretical physicists.
G. W. Gibbons, E. P. S. Shellard, S. J. Rankin, 2003
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Theoretical Physics
Rigorous, systematic study by renowned physicist offers advanced students a thorough background in mechanics, electrodynamics, quantum mechanics, and statistical mechanics. Numerous exercises, many with complete solutions. 1961 edition.
A. S. Kompaneyets, George Yankovsky, 2012
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More Surprises in Theoretical Physics
Like its predecessor, this book by the renowned physicist Sir Rudolf Peierls draws from many diverse fields of theoretical physics to present problems in which the answer differs from what our intuition had led us to expect.
Rudolf Ernst Peierls, 1991
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Applied Mathematical Methods in Theoretical Physics
Throughout the book, the author presents over 150 problems and exercises. Detailed solutions are give, supplementing the material discussed in the main text, allowing problems to be solved by making direct use of the method illustrated.
Michio Masujima, 2006
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A Course in Theoretical Physics
This book is a comprehensive account of five extended modules covering the key branches of twentieth-century theoretical physics, taught by the author over a period of three decades to students on bachelor and master university degree ...
P. John Shepherd, 2013
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A Unified Grand Tour of Theoretical Physics,
This book covers the central themes of spacetime geometry and the general-relativistic account of gravity; quantum mechanics and quantum field theory; gauge theories and the fundamental forces of nature, statistical mechanics and the theory ...
Ian D. Lawrie, 1990
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Basic Theoretical Physics: A Concise Overview
This concise treatment embraces, in four parts, all the main aspects of theoretical physics (I .
Uwe Krey, Anthony Owen, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «THEORETICAL PHYSICS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term theoretical physics is used in the context of the following news items.
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Yoichiro Nambu, Nobel-winning theoretical physicist, 1921-2015
“The legacy that Yoichiro Nambu established in theoretical physics research has had ... “Nambu was one of the great theoretical physicists of the latter half of the ... «UChicago News, Jul 15»
2
Perimeter Institute's formula for a calculated physics reboot
Both ideas are being celebrated this week as part of a unique gathering organized by Canada's Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics in Waterloo, Ont. – a ... «The Globe and Mail, Jun 15»
3
Stephen Hawking Uses Theoretical Physics to Calm Heartbroken …
To the One Direction fans who continue to mourn Zayn Malik's departure from the group, don't despair because there's still hope! I mean, not for you, but as ... «Jezebel, Apr 15»
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The Three Ways To Look For Exotic Physics
Those are pretty big gaps, and trying to fill them is a big part of the activity of modern theoretical physics. There are at least as many ways of extending the ... «Forbes, Apr 15»
5
The Most Dangerous Ideas In Science
Faced with difficulties in applying fundamental theories to the observed Universe, some researchers called for a change in how theoretical physics is done. «NPR, Jan 15»
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Charles Munger, Warren Buffett's Longtime Business Partner, Makes …
He was expected to announce on Friday that he has donated $65 million to the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics at the University of California, Santa ... «New York Times, Oct 14»
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Isamu Akasaki, Hiroshi Amano and Shuji Nakamura win 2014 Nobel …
The 2014 Nobel Prize for Physics has been awarded to Isamu Akasaki, Hiroshi ... David Gross from the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics at University of ... «physicsworld.com, Oct 14»
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3D printing used as a tool to explain theoretical physics
Students may soon be able to reach out and touch some of the theoretical concepts they explore in physics classes, using 3D printing. A group of undergraduate ... «Imperial College London, Dec 13»
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Professor Stephen Hawking says that physics is LESS interesting …
'Because of my lack of work, I had planned to get through the final exam by doing problems in theoretical physics and avoiding questions that required factual ... «Daily Mail, Nov 13»
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Nobel Prize in Physics for Higgs and Englert: Kibble congratulates …
"Their ideas in theoretical physics, vindicated in 2012 by the discovery at CERN of the Higgs boson, will persist as part of human understanding of the physical ... «Imperial College London, Oct 13»

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