McGraw-Hill Concise Encyclopedia of Physics

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Serious Physics, In a Nutshell

There is no better or more authoritative vehicle for staying up to speed with today's physics than the "McGraw-Hill Concise Encyclopedia of Physics." Derived from the world-renowned "McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology, " this vital reference provides brief yet substantive articles from scientists and engineers at the forefront of their fields, including Nobel Prize winners, summarizing the state of the art in physics today.

Learned enough for professional users, yet written in clear, simple language that will appeal to students and general readers wanting to explore the exciting developments in contemporary physics, the "McGraw-Hill Concise Encyclopedia of Physics": Features over 900 articles encompassing the scope of physics today Puts the world of physics at your fingertips, in a conveniently portable, alphabetically organized volume Includes clear, concise, expert-authored coverage of topics such as quantum mechanics, string theory, the big bang, subatomic particles, black holes, fiber optics, nanotechnology, and relativity ides illustrations, bibliographies, appendices, and other valuable supplements to the articles

Carefully reviewed for accuracy, clarity, and completeness, the "McGraw-Hill Concise Encyclopedia of Physics" offers an unparalleled standard of excellence.