mathematical and physical sciences
Academic term referring collectively to mathematics and physics, often used in university department names or research contexts.
He is studying in the Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences.
The field of mathematical and physical sciences is important as basic research.
数理科学 focuses on mathematical sciences, often including applied mathematics, while 数物科学 explicitly includes both mathematics and physics.
物理科学 refers specifically to physical sciences, whereas 数物科学 combines mathematics and physics.
Compound of 数 (mathematics), 物 (physics), and 科学 (science). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; it is a modern academic term.