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particle physics (high-energy physics)
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particle physics	has synonym high-energy physics
	has definition The branch of science that deals with the smallest known structures of matter and energy. As their experimental investigation usually involves the application of considerable energy, particle physics overlaps with high-energy physics.
	has definition That branch of physics that attempts to understand the fundamental particles and forces of nature.
	is a kind of high energy physics