A Dictionary of Physics

By John Daintith

Book Overview

This classic desktop reference has been thoroughly revised, bringing readers more than 3,800 entries--200 new to this edition--that define the terms of this fast-changing field with clarity and without jargon. The author provides coverage of all areas of physics and many related fields, including astronomy, astrophysics, and physical chemistry. He offers expanded information on applied physics, statistical distributions, polymers, and nanoscience, and includes ten feature articles on such key topics as crystal defects, magnetic resonance imaging, and the solar system. Here, too, are detailed appendices on SI units and the electromagnetic spectrum, a timeline of key dates in physics, a list Nobel Prize winners, and much more. And, as with all Oxford dictionaries, this volume offers abundant web links, kept up to date on the Dictionary of Physics companion web page. Featuring more than 120 diagrams, graphs, and tables, this is a superb resource for students, teachers, and professional physicists.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199233993
• ISBN13: 9780199233991
• Release Date: April 2010
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 624 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 7.5" x 5.1"

Customer Reviews

Was asking myself what in heaven's name is meant by triboelectricity?

And this book answered it for me. It says "TRIBOELECTRICITY Static electricy produced as a result of friction." Not a half bad answer.

Great Resource Tool

This dictionary is perfect and adds great additional support for university students. Simply put the book is a very good one to have. Especially if you are a Physics student.

Tough subject!

Have a PhD in math but now I'm ready to sign up for physics 100. Lets see if I pass?!

Physics is cool.

This dictionary is great. I highly recommend it. I found that when I am reading science magazines and I don't understand a concept I can just look any concept up in the book and it explains it in a way that I can easily understand. This is a good economical choice it you decide to get your own copy.