Oxford Physics Dictionary

Author: (English) Isaac (Isaacs, A.)
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Publish Date: 2001-02-01
Features: This dictionary is adapted from the Concise Science Dictionary published by Oxford University Press (1984 ed., 1996 3rd ed.), including all physics terms, some astrophysics terms, and a large number of physical chemistry terms from that dictionary. Additionally, the terms collected cover mathematics, metallurgical science, computer science, and electronic science. This edition also adds vocabulary related to quantum physics and statistical mechanics, updates cosmology and molecular physics terms, and expands a large number of general terms. The dictionary has been comprehensively revised, adding over a thousand new terms related to common terms and vocabulary in physics. The main features of this dictionary are its comprehensive coverage and clear, authoritative definitions. It includes over 4,000 entries with concise and clear explanations, covering mathematics, astrophysics, metallurgy, electronics, and physical chemistry. It encompasses molecular physics, cosmology, low-temperature physics, microtechnology, and computer science. New terms added include those derived from the Higgs field, the observer principle, nanotubes, and Bose-Einstein condensation.