Elements of what became physics were drawn primarily from the fields of astronomy, optics, and mechanics, which were … See more

During the 18th century, the mechanics founded by Newton was developed by several scientists as more mathematicians learned calculus and elaborated upon its initial formulation. … See more

Mechanics
In 1821, William Hamilton began his analysis of Hamilton's characteristic function. In 1835, he … See more

Quantum field theory
As the philosophically inclined continued to debate the fundamental nature of the universe, quantum theories continued to be produced, beginning with Paul Dirac's formulation of a relativistic quantum theory in 1928. However, … See more

During the 16th and 17th centuries, a large advancement of scientific progress known as the Scientific Revolution took place in Europe. … See more

At the end of the 19th century, physics had evolved to the point at which classical mechanics could cope with highly complex problems involving macroscopic situations; thermodynamics and … See more

On branches of physics
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