physicist
noun
phys·i·cist
ˈfi-zə-sist 
ˈfiz-sist
1
: a specialist in physics
2
archaic
: a person skilled in natural science
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Stuart is aided in this quest by his girlfriend Denise, geologist friend Bert, and quantum physicist/all-around pain in the ass Barry Kripke.
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Denise Petski,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
To determine the velocities of both spheres after collision, physicists use the fact that the total energy and momentum are the same before and after the collision.
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Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
23 June 2026
In the 1900s, physicists like Max Planck, Niels Bohr, Erwin Schrondinger, and others developed theories to explain the world of atomic and subatomic particles, leading to the development of quantum mechanics, which has opened up fields like quantum computing and sensing in recent years.
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Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
Green, the physicist appointed as president and CEO of QuantumCT last year, left the position recently, transitioning to a role as board advisor for the organization.
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P.r. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
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Denise Petski,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
To determine the velocities of both spheres after collision, physicists use the fact that the total energy and momentum are the same before and after the collision.
—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
23 June 2026
In the 1900s, physicists like Max Planck, Niels Bohr, Erwin Schrondinger, and others developed theories to explain the world of atomic and subatomic particles, leading to the development of quantum mechanics, which has opened up fields like quantum computing and sensing in recent years.
—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
Green, the physicist appointed as president and CEO of QuantumCT last year, left the position recently, transitioning to a role as board advisor for the organization.
—
P.r. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
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“Physicist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physicist. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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physicist
noun
phys·i·cist
ˈfiz-(ə-)səst
: a specialist in physics
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physicist
noun
phys·i·cist
ˈfiz-(ə-)səst
: a specialist in physics
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