Section A

Physics

A00 - GENERAL

A01 - Communication, education, history, and philosophy

A02 - Mathematical methods in physics

A03 - Classical and quantum physics; mechanics and fields

A04 - Relativity and gravitation

A05 - Statistical physics and thermodynamics

A06 - Measurement science, general laboratory techniques, and instrumentation systems

A07 - Specific instrumentation and techniques of general use in physics

A10 - THE PHYSICS OF ELEMENTARY PARTICLES AND FIELDS

A11 - General theory of fields and particles

A12 - Specific theories and interaction models; particle systematics

A13 - Specific reactions and phenomenology

A14 - Properties of specific particles and resonances

A20 - NUCLEAR PHYSICS

A21 - Nuclear structure

A23 - Radioactivity and electromagnetic transitions

A24 - Nuclear reactions and scattering: general

A25 - Nuclear reactions and scattering: specific reactions

A27 - Properties of specific nuclei listed by mass ranges

A28 - Nuclear engineering and nuclear power studies

A29 - Experimental methods and instrumentation for elementary-particle and nuclear physics

A30 - ATOMIC AND MOLECULAR PHYSICS

A31 - Theory of atoms and molecules

A32 - Atomic spectra and interactions with photons

A33 - Molecular spectra and interactions with photons

A34 - Atomic and molecular collision processes and interactions

A35 - Properties of atoms and molecules; instruments and techniques

A36 - Studies of special atoms and molecules

A40 - CLASSICAL AREAS OF PHENOMENOLOGY

A41 - Electricity and magnetism; fields and charged particles

A42 - Optics

A43 - Acoustics

A44 - Heat flow, thermal and thermodynamic processes

A46 - Mechanics, elasticity, rheology

A47 - Fluid dynamics

A50 - FLUIDS, PLASMAS AND ELECTRIC DISCHARGES

A51 - Kinetic and transport theory of fluids; physical properties of gases

A52 - The physics of plasmas and electric discharges

A60 - CONDENSED MATTER: STRUCTURE, THERMAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

A61 - Structure of liquids and solids; crystallography

A62 - Mechanical and acoustic properties of condensed matter

A63 - Lattice dynamics and crystal statistics

A64 - Equations of state, phase equilibria, and phase transitions

A65 - Thermal properties of condensed matter

A66 - Transport properties of condensed matter (nonelectronic)

A67 - Quantum fluids and solids; liquid and solid helium

A68 - Surfaces and interfaces; thin films and whiskers

A70 - CONDENSED MATTER: ELECTRONIC STRUCTURE, ELECTRICAL, MAGNETIC, AND OPTICAL PROPERTIES

A71 - Electron states

A72 - Electronic transport in condensed matter

A73 - Electronic structure and electrical properties of surfaces, interfaces, and thin films

A74 - Superconductivity

A75 - Magnetic properties and materials

A76 - Magnetic resonances and relaxation in condensed matter; Mössbauer effect

A77 - Dielectric properties and materials

A78 - Optical properties and condensed matter spectroscopy and other interactions of matter with particles and radiation

A79 - Electron and ion emsission by liquids and solids; impact phenomena

A80 - CROSS-DISCIPLINARY PHYSICS AND RELATED AREAS OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

A81 - Materials science

A82 - Physical chemistry

A86 - Energy research and environmental science

A87 - Biophysics, medical physics, and biomedical engineering

A90 - GEOPHYSICS, ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICS

A91 - Solid Earth physics

A92 - Hydrospheric and lower atmospheric physics

A93 - Geophysical observations, instrumentation, and techniques

A94 - Aeronomy, space physics, and cosmic rays

A95 - Fundamental astronomy and astrophysics, instrumentation and techniques and astronomical observations

A96 - Solar system

A97 - Stars

A98 - Stellar systems; Galactic and extragalactic objects; Universe

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