Dictionary of Physics (Oxford Dictionary of Physics)

Over 3,800 clear and concise entries
Defines terms used in physics as well as terms from the related fields of astronomy, astrophysics, and physical chemistry
Expanded coverage of applied physics, statistical distributions, polymers, and nanoscience
Recommended web links for many entries, accessible and kept up to date via the Dictionary of Physics companion website
10 feature articles on key topics including crystal defects, magnetic resonance imaging, and the solar system
Detailed appendices include SI units, the electromagnetic spectrum, a timeline of key dates in physics, and a list of Nobel Prize winners

New to this edition
Fully revised and updated content
200 new entries and 3 feature entries on low-temperature physics, nanophysics, and quantum entanglement
Expanded coverage in areas including applied physics, statistical distributions, polymers, and nanoscience
Recommended web links for many entries, accessible and kept up to date via the Dictionary of Physics companion website
Extra appendices: including a section on key dates in physics and a list of Nobel Prize Winners

This is the most popular dictionary of physics available. It contains over 3,800 entries covering all commonly encountered physics terms and concepts, as well as terms from the related fields of astronomy, astrophysics, and physical chemistry. With 200 new entries and expanded coverage in areas including applied physics, statistical distributions, polymers, and nanoscience, A Dictionary of Physics is more comprehensive than ever before.

The dictionary is generously illustrated with over 120 diagrams, graphs, and tables and it also contains biographies of important scientists. Feature entries provide in-depth analysis of key topics such as crystal defects, magnetic resonance imaging, and the solar system. Three feature entries on low-temperature physics, nanophysics, and quantum entanglement are brand new to this edition. Also new to this edition are entry-level web links and a web linked appendix. These recommended web links are accessible and kept up to date via the Dictionary of Physics companion web page and provide useful and relevant extra information. Appendices include SI units, the solar system, and the electromagnetic spectrum, plus a list of Nobel Prize winners and a chronology of key dates in physics.

This fully revised and updated A-Z is an ideal introduction to the subject for anyone with an interest in physics, and it remains an indispensable reference work for students of physics and physics-related subjects (either at school or at university), and professionals.