condensed-matter physics

[ kuh n-denst-mat-er ]
/ kənˈdɛnstˌmæt ər /

noun

the branch of physics that deals with the macroscopic physical properties of matter, especially solids; the study of the electromagnetic, structural, and thermodynamic properties of solids.
this study applied to crystalline solids, amorphous solids, and liquids.
Also called solid-state physics.

British Dictionary definitions for solid-state physics

solid-state physics

noun

(functioning as singular) the branch of physics concerned with experimental and theoretical investigations of the properties of solids, such as superconductivity, photoconductivity, and ferromagnetism

Scientific definitions for solid-state physics

solid-state physics

The branch of condensed matter physics that specializes in the study of solids, especially in the electric and magnetic properties of solid crystalline materials, such as semiconductors.