Condensed matter physics is the largest field of contemporary physics. Historically, condensed matter physics grew out of solid-state physics, which is now considered one of its main subfields. The term condensed matter physics was apparently coined by Philip Anderson when he renamed his research group—previously solid-state theory—in 1967. In 1978, the Division of Solid State Physics of the American Physical Society was renamed as the Division of Condensed Matter Physics. Condensed matter physics has a large overlap with chemistry, materials science, nanotechnology and engineering.
condensed matter physics is the largest field of contemporary physics historically condensed matter physics grew out of solid-state physics which is now considered one of its main subfields the term condensed matter physics was apparently coined by philip anderson when he renamed his research group—previously solid-state theory—in 1967 in 1978 the division of solid state physics of the american physical society was renamed as the division of condensed matter physics condensed matter physics has a large overlap with chemistry materials science nanotechnology and engineering