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quantum physics
Finds all documents that contain both words, 'quantum' as well as 'physics'.
'quantum physics'
Finds all documents that contain the exact phrase 'quantum physics'.
physics -quantum
Finds all documents that contain the word 'physics' but excludes ones containing the word 'quantum'.
physics OR quantum
Finds all documents that contain at least one of the two words. The 'OR' must be uppercase.
Kelton Allen, a national security and foreign affairs major who transferred to Virginia Tech, has some quick and easy advice that applies to all new students.
