Experimental Physics

Experimental physics is the branch of physics concerned with the observation of physical phenomena and the testing of scientific theories through the design, execution, and analysis of experiments. As the empirical counterpart to theoretical physics, it involves the development and use of sophisticated instrumentation to gather data, which is then used to verify or falsify theoretical predictions, determine fundamental physical constants, or discover new effects that may lead to the development of new theories. This hands-on discipline provides the crucial evidence-based foundation for our understanding of the universe, grounding abstract concepts in measurable and reproducible results.