Chemical physics
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Chemical physics is the branch of physics that studies chemical processes from the point of view of physics. It is closely allied to the field of physical chemistry, and workers can be practicing in each field during the course of their research careers.
To parallel a statement from Physics Today (http://www.physicstoday.org/) about biological physics / physical biology: Chemical physics uses chemical systems to reveal more about the nature of physics. Meanwhile, physical chemistry studies the physical nature of chemistry.
Chemical physics branches include spectroscopy, quantum chemistry, molecular dynamics, surface science, and solid state physics