Oxford English-Chinese Physics Dictionary

Author: Chen Lunqiong
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: This dictionary is adapted from the Concise Science Dictionary by Oxford University Press (1984 ed., 3rd edition in 1996). This edition adds vocabulary related to quantum physics and statistical mechanics, updates terms in cosmology and molecular physics, and expands numerous general entries. The dictionary has been fully revised, adding over a thousand new terms covering common terminology 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 the Higgs field, observer principle, nanotubes, and Bose-Einstein condensation. The dictionary provides English-Chinese bilingual explanations, and an English-Chinese glossary is included at the back for easy reference.