Question: what is the difference between applied physics and engineering?
About the article "Physics", section "Application and influence".

Candidate passages:
Unlike traditional engineering disciplines, engineering science/physics is not necessarily confined to a particular branch of science or physics.
Instead, engineering science/physics is meant to provide a more thorough grounding in applied physics for a selected specialty such as optics, quantum physics, materials science, applied mechanics, nanotechnology, microfabrication, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, biophysics, control theory, aerodynamics, energy, solid-state physics, etc.
It is the discipline devoted to creating and optimizing engineering solutions through enhanced understanding and integrated application of mathematical, scientific, statistical, and engineering principles.
The discipline is also meant for cross-functionality and bridges the gap between theoretical science and practical engineering with emphasis in research and development, design, and analysis.
Engineering physics or engineering science degrees are respected academic degrees awarded in many countries.
It is notable that in many languages the term for "engineering physics" would be directly translated into English as "technical physics".
In some countries, both what would be translated as "engineering physics" and what would be translated as "technical physics" are disciplines leading to academic degrees, with the former specializes in nuclear power research, and the latter closer to engineering physics.
In some institutions, engineering (or applied) physics major is a discipline or specialization within the scope of engineering science, or applied science.
In many universities, engineering science programs may be offered at the levels of B.
Tech, B.
Sc., M. Sc.
and Ph.D. Usually, a core of basic and advanced courses in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology forms the foundation of the curriculum, while typical elective areas may include fluid dynamics, quantum physics, economics, plasma physics, relativity, solid mechanics, operations research, information technology and engineering, dynamical systems, bioengineering, environmental engineering, computational engineering, engineering mathematics and statistics, solid-state devices, materials science, electromagnetism, nanoscience, nanotechnology, energy, and optics.
While typical undergraduate engineering programs generally focus on the application of established methods to the design and analysis of engineering solutions, undergraduate program in engineering science focuses on the creation and use of more advanced experimental or computational techniques where standard approaches are inadequate (i.e., development of engineering solutions to contemporary problems in the physical and life sciences by applying fundamental principles).
Due to rigorous nature of the academic curriculum, an undergraduate major in engineering science or engineering physics is considered an honors program at some universities.
Some examples of universities that offer engineering physics or engineering science programs include: Cornell University, Virginia Tech, University of British Columbia, University of Toronto, Simon Fraser University, McMaster University and Pennsylvania State University. 
Applied physics can be described as all of the following:  Branch of science – * Branch of physics – * Branch of applied science –   Branch of engineering –  
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to applied physics:Applied physics – physics intended for a particular technological or practical use.
It is usually considered as a bridge or a connection between "pure" physics and engineering. 
Engineering physics is the study of the combined disciplines of physics, engineering and mathematics in order to develop an understanding of the interrelationships of these three disciplines.
Fundamental physics is combined with problem solving and engineering skills, which then has broad applications.
Career paths for Engineering physics is usually (broadly) "engineering, applied science or applied physics through research, teaching or entrepreneurial engineering".
This interdisciplinary knowledge is designed for the continuous innovation occurring with technology. 
The line between applied mathematics and specific areas of application is often blurred.
Many universities teach mathematical and statistical courses outside of the respective departments, in departments and areas including business, engineering, physics, chemistry, psychology, biology, computer science, scientific computation, and mathematical physics.