Edited by John Daintith
Over 3,700 entries
This dictionary contains over 3,700 clear and concise entries, covering all commonly encountered physics terms and concepts, including terms relating to astronomy, astrophysics, and physical chemistry. The fifth edition has been fully updated and includes entries on topics such as dark energy, decoherence, and quantum computing. The dictionary also features in-depth analyses of key topics, biographies of important scientists, and chronologies of major discoveries.
This is an excellent introduction to physics for beginners, and an ideal reference tool for students of physics, either at school or at university.
ISBN: 0192806289
Publishing history: Fifth edition 2005.
