McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Physics [Paperback]

Sybil P. Parker (Editor), McGraw-Hill Book Company (Corporate Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0070524297 | ISBN-13: 978-0070524293 | Publication Date: November 1, 1996 | Edition: 2nd

This compilation of nearly 8000 entries covers major disciplines of physics. Designed for professionals and students alike, it provides access to definitions of the latest terminology and concepts in the areas of acoustics, nuclear, atomic, particles and fields, plasmas, electromagnetism, quantum machanics, relativity, solid state, statistical mechanics and thermodynamics. Useful appendices containing conversion units, fundamental constants,SI units, the periodic table, symbols of physical quantities and the Greek alphabet are also provided.

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Authoritative, Comprehensive, Current Carefully reviewed to ensure its accuracy, clarity, and completeness, the McGraw-Hill dictionary of Physics, Second Edition, puts a wealth of essential information at your fingertips. Whether you're a professional, a student, a writer, or a general reader with science curiosity, this comprehesive reference resource defines the current language of physics and gives you a better understanding of the ideas and concepts you need to know. The McGraw-HHill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms is the universal reference choice for the international scientific community--researchers, scientists, engineers, technicians, educators, and writers--and general readers with an interest in science.

Product Details

• Paperback: 498 pages
• Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill; 2nd edition (November 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070524297
• ISBN-13: 978-0070524293
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 2.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,920,833 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 stars zero stars, December 12, 1999

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This review is from: McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Physics (Paperback)

As a physicist I thought this book would be handy to have around, but my experience with it suggests that the authors' goal was to use as many trees as possible while providing as little information as possible. After a while I started looking up topics that I was already familiar with, and was amused by the totally opaque definitions I found. A whole lot of not much in this book. zero stars.