Oxford Dictionary of Physics 8e
R471.95 (incl. VAT)
Now with over 4,000 entries, this new eighth edition has been fully updated to reflect progress in physics and related fields. It sees expansion to the areas of cosmology, astrophysics, condensed matter, quantum technology, and nanotechnology, with 125 new entries including Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment, kilonova, leptoquark, and muscovium.
The dictionary’s range of appendices, updated for the new edition, includes the periodic table, the electromagnetic spectrum, and a detailed chronology of key dates. 15 new diagrams add to the clarity and accessibility of the text, with 150 line drawings, tables, and graphs in total, and many entries contain recommended web links.
This popular dictionary remains the most up-to-date of its kind: the essential introductory reference tool for students encountering physics terms and concepts, as well as for professionals and anyone with an interest in the subject.
The dictionary's range of appendices, updated for the new edition, includes the periodic table, the electromagnetic spectrum, and a detailed chronology of key dates. 15 new diagrams add to the clarity and accessibility of the text, with 150 line drawings, tables, and graphs in total, and many entries contain recommended web links.
This popular dictionary remains the most up-to-date of its kind: the essential introductory reference tool for students encountering physics terms and concepts, as well as for professionals and anyone with an interest in the subject.
Features
- Over 4,000 updated entries defining terms from all aspects of physics, as well as related fields such as astronomy, astrophysics, and physical chemistry.
- 125 new entries, particularly in the areas of cosmology, particle physics, and astrophysics, including Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment, kilonova, leptoquark, and muscovium.
- Detailed appendices, updated for the new edition, include the periodic table, the electromagnetic spectrum, and a detailed chronology of key dates.
- 15 new diagrams add to the clarity and accessibility of the text, with 150 line drawings, tables, and graphs in total.
- Up-to-date recommended web links accessible via the dictionary's companion website.
