Atomechanics

/ˌætəmɪˈkænɪks/ noun

Definition

The branch of physics dealing with the mechanical properties and behavior of atoms.

Etymology

From atom + mechanics (from Greek mechanikos, 'of machines'). Coined in the early 20th century to describe the emerging field studying atomic-scale physical laws.

Kelly Says

Atomechanics is essentially what we now call quantum mechanics—the field was renamed as scientists realized atoms don't follow everyday mechanical rules but have weird probabilistic behaviors.

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