数すう理り物ぶつ理り学がく

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Meanings

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noun

mathematical physics

Academic field that applies mathematical methods to problems in physics.

number, strength, fate

理logic, arrangement, reason

物thing, object, matter

学study, learning, science

理り論ろん物ぶつ理り学がく
理論物理学 (theoretical physics) is a broader field that may use less rigorous mathematics, while 数理物理学 specifically emphasizes the mathematical formulation and rigor.

Compound of 数理 (mathematical theory) and 物理学 (physics).