Physicist: meaning, definitions and examples
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physicist
[ หfษชzษชsษชst ]
scientific profession
A physicist is a scientist who specializes in the field of physics, the study of matter, energy, and the fundamental forces of nature. They conduct experiments, build theories, and apply mathematical models to understand how the universe operates. Physicists can work in various branches such as theoretical physics, experimental physics, and applied physics.
Synonyms
physicist specialist, physics researcher, scientist.
Examples of usage
- The physicist conducted groundbreaking research on quantum mechanics.
- Many physicists contributed to the development of the theory of relativity.
- The physicist received the Nobel Prize for his work in particle physics.
Translations
Translations of the word "physicist" in other languages:
๐ต๐น fรญsico
๐ฎ๐ณ เคญเฅเคคเคฟเคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Physiker
๐ฎ๐ฉ fisikawan
๐บ๐ฆ ััะทะธะบ
๐ต๐ฑ fizyk
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฉ็ๅญฆ่
๐ซ๐ท physicien
๐ช๐ธ fรญsico
๐น๐ท fizik
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฌผ๋ฆฌํ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุฒูุงุฆู
๐จ๐ฟ fyzik
๐ธ๐ฐ fyzik
๐จ๐ณ ็ฉ็ๅญฆๅฎถ
๐ธ๐ฎ fizik
๐ฎ๐ธ eรฐlisfrรฆรฐingur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะธะทะธะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แคแแแแแแกแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ fizik
๐ฒ๐ฝ fรญsico
Etymology
The term 'physicist' originated in the late 19th century, deriving from the Greek word 'physikos', meaning 'natural', and the suffix '-ist', used to denote a person who practices or is concerned with something. The evolution of the term arose as the study of natural phenomena advanced and specialized disciplines began to emerge. Physicists sought to understand various aspects of the natural world, from the smallest particles to the largest cosmic structures. As the field of physics expanded, the role of the physicist evolved to encompass areas such as classical mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and modern theories including quantum mechanics and relativity. Over the years, the contributions of physicists have led to significant technological advancements and a deeper understanding of the universe.