… curiosity and excitement about science and technology. Are you fascinated by how the universe works or the structure of materials? Physics is the study of the nature and properties of matter and energy from tiny sub-atomic particles to vast galaxies and has applications in cutting-edge technology such as medical imaging and laser communication systems, … other diseases. The work of physicists made possible the microprocessors that are in your laptops, smart phones, and video game consoles. It explains what makes stars bright, the earth solid, the sky blue and gold shiny. A course in physics can be …