PHYSICS

TECHNICAL ENGLISH 1

PHYSICS
Physics is the science of natural phenomena, the relationship
between space and time, based on their properties.
It is divided into several branches:

 Kinematics: Examines the consequences of the motion of bodies in space

and time.
Dynamics: Examines the causes of the motion of bodies in relation to
space and time.
Geometric Optics: studies all the phenomena of light by means of
analytical geometry.
Electromagnetic Optics: studies all the phenomena of light by means of
their frequencies.

 Acoustic: studies all phenomena linked to mechanical waves and electromagnetic.

Thermodynamics: studies all phenomena related to the temperature (not just
with the heat, as many believe).
Electricity: studies all phenomena related to electricity. This is sometimes
subdivided into: *
Static: studies everything related to electrical energy stored in objects. *
Dynamic: Studies everything related to the movement of electrons.
Electromagnetism: Studies everything about the causes and effects of magnetic
fields.

PHYSICS AND ITS APPLICATIONS

Many applications of physics illustrate and use concepts from across a
wide range of topics.
Physics applications will eventually contain collections of experiments
covering applications such as communications, transport and medical
imaging.
Ultimately, the goal of physics is not only to understand the workings of
the universe, but to use that understanding to useful ends, frequently
through the development of some technological device.

THE MOST KNOWN APPLICATION

AREAS ARE:
Low temperatures: These laboratories research on superconductivity
and highly correlated electronic systems. Also in the manufacture of
nanostructured materials, with growth of single crystals and thin films of
metals and multifunctional oxide materials. Also performs design,
manufacture and characterization of micro systems and nano
electromechanics.
Atomic collisions: Research groups in this area carry out experimental
and theoretical research on the interactions of Atomic particles (charged
and neutral) with solid or gaseous phase matter and the physical and
chemical properties of pure solid surface or with atoms and molecules
adsorbed on them.

 Physics of metals: Here, research is directed to the thermodynamic and

mechanical properties of metal alloys and materials in general. Defects
and materials nanostructured by electronic transmission microscopy are
also studied.
Statistical Physics: These research groups apply statistics techniques physical in origin - to biological, social and economic systems with
emphasis on issues of epidemiology, neurosciences, ecology and cultural
evolution.
Forensic physics: They develop new techniques useful in the judicial
forum. Expert advice is also provided to the judiciary using electronic
microscopy scanning, analysis by neutron activation or innovative
methodologies. Its members participate in the training and development
of those acting directly or indirectly in judicial proceedings.

 Optical properties: These laboratories characterize materials by optical

means. They also study light and ultra-fast vibration at the nanoscale,
and ultra-sensitive detection of molecules and pollutants.
Particles and field theory: These groups carry out research in the
areas of Physics of high energies, astroparticle, mathematical Physics,
field theory and strings. It also participates actively in the Auger project,
both in experimental and theoretical aspects.