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atomic physics

Field of physics studying atoms

Instance of: branch of physics
Part of: physics
, atomic and molecular physics

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Atomic physics is the field of physics that studies atoms as an isolated system of electrons and an atomic nucleus. Atomic physics typically refers to the study of atomic structure and the interaction between atoms. It is primarily concerned with the way in which electrons are arranged around the nucleus and the processes by which these arrangements change. This comprises ions, neutral atoms and, unless otherwise stated, it can be assumed that the term atom includes ions.

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Is the study of: atom
electron shell
Practiced by: atomic physicist
Different from: nuclear physics

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