Oxford English-Chinese Physics Dictionary

Author: Chen Lengqiong
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: This dictionary is adapted from the Concise Science Dictionary published by Oxford University Press (1984 edition, 3rd edition in 1996). This edition adds vocabulary related to quantum physics and statistical mechanics, updates cosmology and molecular physics terms, and expands numerous general entries. The dictionary has been fully revised, adding over a thousand new terms covering common terms and vocabulary in physics. The main features of this dictionary are its comprehensive coverage, concise and clear definitions, and authoritative nature. It includes over 4,000 entries with brief and clear explanations, covering mathematics, astrophysics, metallurgy, electronics, and physical chemistry. It also incorporates new terms such as Higgs field, observer principle, nanotubes, and Bose-Einstein condensation. The dictionary provides English-Chinese bilingual explanations, and a Chinese-English is included at the back for easy reference.