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quantum physics vs quantum field theory

quantum field theory vs quantum physics

quantum physics and quantum field theory both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
quantum physics Yes No No No
quantum field theory Yes No No No
As nouns, quantum field theory is a hyponym of quantum physics; that is, quantum field theory is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than quantum physics:
  • quantum physics: the branch of physics based on quantum theory
  • quantum field theory: the branch of quantum physics that is concerned with the theory of fields; it was motivated by the question of how an atom radiates light as its electrons jump from excited states
Other hyponyms of quantum physics include quantum mechanics.
quantum physics (noun) quantum field theory (noun)
the branch of physics based on quantum theory the branch of quantum physics that is concerned with the theory of fields; it was motivated by the question of how an atom radiates light as its electrons jump from excited states
Difference between quantum physics and quantum field theory

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