A Dictionary of Physics
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This is the most popular paperback dictionary of physics available. Containing many new entries, and now with biographies of key scientists, it covers all of the most commonly encountered terms and concepts of physics. There are over 3,500 clear and concise entries, including topics such as group theory, particle-beam experiments, radioisotope imaging, and spherical harmonics. Longer feature articles on important topics, such as crystal defects, magnetic resonance imaging, and the solar system are also provided. Chronologies chart discoveries in the main fields of physics, including atomic theory, cosmology, and microscopy. Comprehensive and up-to-date, this is the ideal reference tool for students of physics.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0198607598
ISBN13:9780198607595
Release Date:September 2003
Publisher:Oxford University Press, USA
Length:546 Pages
Weight:0.15 lbs.
Dimensions:1.4" x 7.6" x 5.0"
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