The "physical view" refers to how data is stored and organized in a computer system. It focuses on the actual hardware components, such as hard drives, solid-state drives, and memory chips, that hold the data. This view is concerned with the physical layout of data, including how files are structured and accessed on these devices. In database management, the physical view describes how data is stored in databases and how it can be retrieved efficiently. It includes details like data formats, storage allocation, and indexing methods. Understanding the physical view helps optimize performance and ensure data integrity in systems.