Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Activities Facet
3. Disciplines (hierarchy name)
4. disciplines (concept)
5. [science and related disciplines]
6. science (modern discipline)
7. natural sciences
8. physical sciences
9. physics

Narrower term/s

• microelectronics
• electronic engineering [NP]

Anotations

Scope note:

The branch of physics encompassing the study of the behavior and control of electrons. Includes the design and application of devices and systems whose operation depends fully or partially upon the characteristics and behavior of electrons flowing through semiconductors, vacuums, or gases.