Encyclopedia of Applied Physics

Reviews / Votes

There is a large number of positive reviews of the current edition of the EAP, highlighting the unique character of this work (selection):
· ´Superb for browsing, exactly right for a researcher in a field in which he or she is not expert... This encyclopedia should be in the library of any institution where physics is studied.´
(Physics Today)
· ´Exciting... well written and illustrated... modern subject coverage... useful to generalists as well as experts... This physics and engineering encyclopedia is well presented... Recommended for large public and academic libraries, and special libraries emphasizing physics and engineering.´
(Choice)
· ´Important... This encyclopedia should be available at every scientific institute.´
(Interceram)
· ´An encyclopedia in an excellent make-up: good layout of the text, graphics, and figures, attractive print and high-quality cover. It is a pleasure to read in these volumes.´
(Optik)
· ´It is really a pleasure to leaf through this book: an excellent layout, all the chapters are well written, and many figures, illustrations and tables help for an easy understanding. In addition each chapter contains a detailed table of contents, a glossary for unfamiliar terms, and a comprehensive reference list.´
(Optik)
· "Die Liste von Sponsoren läßt erkennen, welch hohem Anspruch die Enzyklopädie sich stellt."
(Physikalische Blätter)