Concise Dictionary of Physics

This authoritative reference is an indispensable aid for students and nonscientists seeking explanations of widely used terms from physics, including key concepts and terms from mathematics, physical chemistry, astronomy, electronics, and metallurgy. The entries are clear and concise, providing both straightforward definitions and invaluable background information, and are supplemented by helpful line drawings and a range of tables of essential scientific information. A major feature is the network of cross references, which enables the reader to place any entry in a broader scientific context.