Physics

Ideal reference tool for students of physics. Covers all the commonly encountered terms and concepts of physics. -- Feature articles on important topics -- Chronologies chart discoveries in main fields of the subject

Each entry begins with a clear, one-sentence definition and is followed by an explanation and, where appropriate, by specific examples. The more important and more complex entries are supported by diagrams and by extra explanatory material. Entries contain cross-references in italic to other entries; these further entries either support or extend the ideas of the original entry.

This handbook serves as a practical guide for engineers and physicists in designing and operating modern particle accelerators, featuring over 2,000 equations, 300 illustrations, and 500 graphs and tables, along with specialized formulas and material data from experienced professionals in the field.

This A-to-Z encyclopedia serves as a comprehensive reference on nuclear energy, detailing its history, current state, and future prospects. It features concise entries enriched with figures, graphs, diagrams, formulas, and photographs, making it accessible to a wide audience. Additionally, the book addresses safety and environmental concerns, especially in the context of the Fukushima Daiichi incident.

Essential terminology for Physics study pulled together in one guide to maximize success in College and High School courses. Succinct definitions by our resident Harvard Ph.D., Chemistry author and professor ensure the usefulness of this handy guide from high school to college.

Includes 142 entries ranging from Aberrations to X-rays. Each entry includes related fields of study to illustrate the connections between the various branches of physics, including acoustics, high energy physics, psychophysics, quantum electrodynamics, and nanotechnology; illustrations that clarify difficult concepts via models, diagrams, and charts of such key topics as blackbody radiation, Bernouilli's principle, and Higgs boson.