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'''Engineering physics''' ('''EP'''), sometimes '''engineering science''', is the [[field of study]] combining [[pure science]] disciplines (such as [[physics]], [[mathematics]], [[chemistry]] or [[biology]]) and [[engineering]] disciplines ([[computer engineering|computer]], [[nuclear engineering|nuclear]], [[electrical engineering|electrical]], [[aerospace engineering|aerospace]], [[medical engineering|medical]], [[materials engineering|materials]], [[mechanical engineering|mechanical]], etc.).<ref name=princeReview>
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  | title =Major: Engineering Physics
  | newspaper =The Princeton Review
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  | title =Engineering Physics: Fundamentals & Modern Applications 
  | publisher =Jones & Bartlett Learning 
  | edition = 13th
  | pages =xiii – Preface 
  | url =https://books.google.com/books?id=UfztNNnSFckC&q=engineering+physics 
   | isbn =978-0-7637-7374-8| date = 2009-01-26
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In many languages, the term '''technical physics''' is also used.
It has been used since 1861 by the German physics teacher {{ill|Joseph Frick|de|lt=J. Frick}} in his publications.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Frick |first=J. |url=https://archive.org/details/physicaltechnic03fricgoog |title=Physical Technics; or, Practical Instructions for Making Experiments in Physics and the Construction of Physical Apparatus with the most limited means. |last2=Lehmann |first2=O. |date=1861 |publisher=J. B. Lippincott & Co. |location=Philadelphia}}</ref>

== Terminology ==
In some countries, both what would be translated as "engineering physics" and what would be translated as "technical physics" are disciplines leading to academic degrees. In China, for example, with the former specializing in nuclear power research (i.e. [[nuclear engineering]]), and the latter closer to engineering physics.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.cas.ac.cn/html/Dir/2001/10/07/0655.htm | title=2002 Applications for graduate study open in Shanghai Research Institute of Technical Physics (上海技术物理研究所2002年招生) | publisher=Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院) | date=2001-10-07 | access-date=2008-09-16 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080607130833/http://www.cas.ac.cn/html/Dir/2001/10/07/0655.htm <!--Bot retrieved archive --> |archive-date = 2008-06-07}}</ref> 

In some universities and their institutions, an engineering physics (or applied physics) major is a discipline or specialization within the scope of engineering science, or [[applied science]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Engineering Physics {{!}} Physics Department |url=https://physics.stanford.edu/undergraduate/majors/engineering-physics |access-date=2023-06-27 |website=physics.stanford.edu |language=en}}</ref><ref>[http://www.eas.caltech.edu/ Division of Engineering and Applied Science, California Institute of Technology]</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://engsci.utoronto.ca/explore_our_program/majors/engineering_physics.htm |title=Engineering Physics, Division of Engineering Science, University of Toronto |access-date=2011-05-16 |archive-date=2014-04-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140426090131/http://engsci.utoronto.ca/explore_our_program/majors/engineering_physics.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>[http://www.beam.vt.edu/about/esm.php Engineering Science and Mechanics program at Virginia Tech]</ref>

Several related names have existed since the inception of the interdisciplinary field. For example, some university courses are called or contain the phrase "physical technologies" or "physical engineering sciences" or "physical technics". In some cases, a program formerly called "physical engineering" has been renamed "applied physics" or has evolved into specialized fields such as "[[photonics]] engineering".

==Expertise==
Unlike traditional engineering disciplines, engineering science or engineering physics is not necessarily confined to a particular branch of science, engineering or physics. Instead, engineering science or engineering physics is meant to provide a more thorough grounding in [[applied physics]] for a selected specialty such as [[optics]], [[quantum physics]], [[materials science]], [[applied mechanics]], [[electronics]], [[nanotechnology]], [[microfabrication]], [[microelectronics]], [[computing]], [[photonics]], [[mechanical engineering]], [[electrical engineering]], [[nuclear engineering]], [[biophysics]], [[control theory]], [[aerodynamics]], [[energy]], [[solid-state physics]], etc. It is the discipline devoted to creating and optimizing engineering solutions through enhanced understanding and integrated application of mathematical, scientific, statistical, and engineering principles. The discipline is also meant for cross-functionality and bridges the gap between theoretical science and practical engineering with emphasis in [[research]] and development, design, and analysis.

== Degrees ==
In many universities, engineering science programs may be offered at the levels of B.Tech., [[Bachelor of Science|B.Sc.]], [[Master of Science|M.Sc.]] and [[Doctor of Philosophy|Ph.D.]] Usually, a core of basic and advanced courses in [[mathematics]], [[physics]], [[chemistry]], and [[biology]] forms the foundation of the [[curriculum]], while typical elective areas may include [[fluid dynamics]], [[quantum physics]], [[economics]], [[plasma physics]], [[Theory of relativity|relativity]], [[solid mechanics]], [[operations research]], [[quantitative finance]], information technology and engineering, [[dynamical systems]], [[bioengineering]], [[environmental engineering]], computational engineering, [[engineering mathematics]] and [[statistics]], [[solid state (electronics)|solid-state device]]s, [[materials science]], [[electromagnetism]], [[nanoscience]], [[nanotechnology]], [[energy]], and [[optics]].

== Awards ==
There are awards for excellence in engineering physics. For example, [[Princeton University]]'s ''[[Jeffrey Owen Kephart|Jeffrey O. Kephart]] '80 Prize'' is awarded annually to the graduating senior with the best record.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Program Details |url=https://engineeringphysics.princeton.edu/program-details |access-date=2024-08-22 |website=Engineering Physics Certificate Program |publisher=Princeton University |language=en}}</ref> Since 2002, the [[German Physical Society]] has awarded the ''Georg-Simon-Ohm-Preis'' for outstanding research in this field.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Georg-Simon-Ohm-Preis |url=https://www.dpg-physik.de/auszeichnungen/dpg-preise/georg-simon-ohm-preis |access-date=2024-08-22 |website=DPG |language=en}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[Applied physics]]
* [[Engineering]]
* [[Engineering science and mechanics]]
* [[Environmental engineering science]]
* [[Index of engineering science and mechanics articles]]
* [[Industrial engineering]]

==Notes and references==
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==External links==
*[http://www.xavier.edu/engineering-physics/ "Engineering Physics at Xavier"]
*[http://www.polymtl.ca/phys/en/physicist-engineer-profession "The Engineering Physicist Profession"]
*[https://www.queensu.ca/physics/undergrad-studies/engineering-physics/careers-engineering-physics "Engineering Physicist Professional Profile"]
*[http://ses.egr.uh.edu/ Society of Engineering Science Inc.] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807235911/http://ses.egr.uh.edu/ |date=2017-08-07 }}

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