particle physics
noun
: a branch of physics dealing with the constitution, properties, and interactions of elementary particles especially as revealed in experiments using particle accelerators
called also high-energy physics
particle physicist
noun
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For example, technologies like proton beams, originally used in particle physics, are now being used for cancer treatment.
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Despite its success in describing the fundamental building blocks of matter, the Standard Model of particle physics cannot account for the discrepancy seen between matter and antimatter.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
That got me into particle physics for a while.
—Adam Frank, Big Think, 25 Sep. 2025
They can be used to test electromagnetism, particle physics and Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Despite its success in describing the fundamental building blocks of matter, the Standard Model of particle physics cannot account for the discrepancy seen between matter and antimatter.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
That got me into particle physics for a while.
—Adam Frank, Big Think, 25 Sep. 2025
They can be used to test electromagnetism, particle physics and Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for particle physics
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“Particle physics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/particle%20physics. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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