Physics Resources: Reference Sources for Physics

Use this single-volume dictionary to define terms and concepts in all subspecialties of physics. Reference books shelved nearby may also be useful.

Covers everything from space exploration and the equipment involved, to astrophysics, cosmology, and the concept of time. The dictionary also features biographical entries on eminent astronomers, as well as worldwide coverage of observatories and telescopes. Appendices include tables of Apollo lunar landing missions, the constellations, and the Local Group of galaxies. Entries are supported by numerous tables and diagrams.

Provides definitions for terms and concepts in all fields of physics, with many entries providing diagrams, graphs, tables, and entry-level Web links. Also defines terms in related fields such as astronomy, astrophysics, physical chemistry, and materials science.

This comprehensive and authoritative dictionary provides clear definitions of units, prefixes, and styles of weights and measures within the Systeme International (SI), as well as traditional, and industry-specific units. It also includes general historical and scientific background, covering the development of the sequential definitions and sizing of units. This new reference work will prove invaluable to professional scientists, engineers, technicians as well as to students and the general user. DT Over 1,600 clear and concise entries complete with historical background DT Covers a broad range of disciplines, including astronomy, electromagnetics, geology, photography, mathematics, meteorology, physics, and temperature DT Notes on associated terminology DT Numerous tables, including the geochronologic scale and the equation of time DT Comprehensive coverage of the whole Systeme International

An abridged version of A New Dictionary of Physics published in 1975, this updated dictionary provides clear and concise definitions of terms and concepts, drawn from every area of physics ranging from optics and acoustics to mechanics and electronics, including quantum theory and relativity.

Provides a framework for understanding the origin and evolution of the solar system, historical discoveries, and details about planetary bodies and how they interact, and has jumped light years ahead in terms of new information and visual impact.

Designed for high-school students and lay adults, this collection of entries covers major areas of science including: biology, genetics, microbiology, astronomy, chemistry, physics, engineering, technology, geology, weather, archaeology, psychology, mathematics, and medicine, and provides readers with a wide range of up-to-date, relevant, and accurate information.

Subjects cover theoretical ideas and observational evidence, including the structure of the universe, the evolution of galaxies, galaxy clusters, and cold dark matter. Provides extensive cross-referencing and a glossary, with selected illustrations and recommended further readings.

Concise compilation of the most frequently used physics data and formulae with their derivations.

Tables are grouped in broad subject sections. Most frequently used for tables of organic compounds and inorganic compounds, which contain data on melting points, boiling points, density and solubility among others.
Familiar source; published annually but usually changes little from one year to the next. Note that both tables have synonym indexes following the table.Not very systematic in choice of data, and indexing can be inconsistent.