Found 2 items, similar to particle physics.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: particle physics particle physics n : the branch of physics that studies subatomic particles and their interactions [syn: high-energy physics, high energy physics ]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Particle physics Particle physics \Par"ti*cle phys`ics\, n. That branch of physics which investigates the nature of matter, and in particular the properties and behavior of the elementary particles (fundamental particles), of which matter is composed. Included in this field is the more specialized branch of high-energy physics. [PJC]