The Collaborative International Dictionary
Energetics \En`er*get"ics\, n. That branch of science which treats of the laws governing the physical or mechanical, in distinction from the vital, forces, and which comprehends the consideration and general investigation of the whole range of the forces concerned in physical phenomena. [R.]
Wiktionary
n. 1 (context physics English) The branch of physics that studies the flow and transformation of energy 2 The flow and transformation of energy within a specific system or device
Wikipedia
Energetics (also called energy economics) is the study of energy under transformation. Because energy flows at all scales, from the quantum level to the biosphere and cosmos, energetics is a very broad discipline, encompassing for example thermodynamics, chemistry, biological energetics, biochemistry and ecological energetics. Where each branch of energetics begins and ends is a topic of constant debate. For example, Lehninger (1973, p. 21) contended that when the science of thermodynamics deals with energy exchanges of all types, it can be called energetics.
Usage examples of "energetics".
In fact, we need to develop a science of psychophysics, the energetics and physics of mind function.
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The machine-instructor did not chide the human pupil who was unable to grasp the mysteries of sidereal energetics and its relation to engineering and gravitational ballistics.
Either the Quintans had developed another form of nuclear energetics, or else they had a totally different energetics.
In any case, she said with a smile, “I majored in energetics at the University of California and have a master’s degree in it.
He did a gunslinger's toss, switching pistol and sword, still hoping to keep the noise and energetics down.
In theory, the hydro and oxy-orders were incompatible, using disparate chemistry, different energetics and existing at widely distinct temperatures.
Another platoon remained at the portal with the greater part of the sand-blasts and energetics.