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particle theory

n. (context dated English) atomic theory

Usage examples of "particle theory".

In a point-particle theory, for which there is no notion of winding, there would be only one such definition.

He had thought that the difference between particle theory and particle practice was a pool of blood.

But in 1905, Einstein showed that the particle theory of light could explain the photoelectric effect, the ejection of electrons from a metal upon exposure to a beam of light.

And the latter-day student of physics and particle theory saw what even the Council-trained wizard would not have: energies to coalesce matter of reality other than that of this or any worldenergies to spark the growth of a life, an entity, the metaphysical equivalent of an android, the simulacrum of a demon shaped in the image of the only soul Suraklin knew or could imagine.

And the latter-day student of physics and particle theory saw what even the Council-trained wizard would not have: energies to coalesce matter of reality other than that of this or any world—.

Robin, you have just had a short course in particle theory from a Heechee teacher!

I was called to Washington to guide beefy Congressmen through the intricacics of particle theory when appropriations for new accelerators were under discussion.