Signed articles, often lengthy, written by authorities. Includes bibliographies, cross-references, and index. Encyclopedia of Applied Physics . D. Macmillan Encyclopedia of Physics . While intended for a broad range of readers, this four-volume set is actually written for people with more than a smattering knowledge of physics.
Articles are comprehensive and include bibliographies.
Each volume has a list of abbreviations and notational symbols. The Physics of Everyday Life . Contains 51 sections, grouped into 19 chapters, which discuss how a particular thing works. The chapters are arranged according to major physics themes. The Facts on File Dictionary of Physics .