Theoretical physics

Schwarzschild wormhole Theoretical physics is a branch of physics that employs mathematical models and abstractions of physical objects and systems to rationalize, explain, and predict natural phenomena. This is in contrast to experimental physics, which uses experimental tools to probe these phenomena.

The advancement of science generally depends on the interplay between experimental studies and theory. In some cases, theoretical physics adheres to standards of mathematical rigour while giving little weight to experiments and observations. For example, while developing special relativity, Albert Einstein was concerned with the Lorentz transformation which left Maxwell's equations invariant, but was apparently uninterested in the Michelson–Morley experiment on Earth's drift through a luminiferous aether. Conversely, Einstein was awarded the Nobel Prize for explaining the photoelectric effect, previously an experimental result lacking a theoretical formulation. Provided by Wikipedia

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    by Wadhams, Peter, Doble, Martin
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    Contributors: ...CAMBRIDGE UNIV (UNITED KINGDOM) DEPT OF APPLIED MATHEMATICS AND THEORETICAL PHYSICS...
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    by Wadhams, Peter
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    Contributors: ...Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Center for Theoretical Physics...
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    Contributors: ...Nava, B.; The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics Strada Costiera 11. I-34051...
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    Contributors: ...Baskaradas, J. A.; TRIL-International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Trieste, Italy...
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    Contributors: ...Department of applied maths and theoretical physics...
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