Mcgraw-hill Dictionary Of Physics( Series - Mcgraw Hill Dictionary Of Physics )

. Derived from the world-renowned "McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms," Sixth Edition, this vital reference offers a wealth of essential information in a portable, convenient, quick-find format. Whether youre a professional, a student, a writer, or a general reader with an interest in science, there is no better or more authoritative way to stay up-to-speed with the current language of physics or gain an understanding of its key ideas and concepts. .

. Written in clear, simple language understandable to the general reader, yet in-depth enough for scientists, educators, and advanced students, "The McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Physics," Third Edition: .

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* Has been extensively revised, with 9,500 entries that fully define the language of physics.
* Includes synonyms, acronyms, and abbreviations.
* Provides pronunciations for all terms.
* Covers such topics as atomic, nuclear, particle, plasma, and solid-state physics; and fluid, quantum statistical, and general mechanics; as well as acoustics, optics, relativity, spectroscopy, and thermodynamics.
* Includes an appendix containing tables of useful data and information.
* Is based on the "McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms" for more than a quarter-of-a-century THE standard international reference.

. Carefully reviewed for clarity, completeness, and accuracy, the "McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Physics," Third Edition offers a standard of excellence unmatched by any similar publication..

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Derived from the content of the respected "McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms," Sixth Edition, each title provides thousands of definitions of words and phrases encountered in a specific discipline. All include:

* Pronunciation guide for every term
* Acronyms, cross-references, and abbreviations
* Appendices with conversion tables; listings of scientific, technical, and mathematical notation; tables of relevant data; and more
* A convenient, quick-find format