The encyclopedia of physics
By: edited by Robert M. Besançon.
Edition: 2d ed.
Publisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold
Published: 1974
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 1067
Subjects: Physics -- Dictionaries
Description: Concise, signed articles--most of them including bibliographic references--on physics in general, its major areas, divisions, and subdivisions as well as related topics such as astrophysics, geophysics, and biophysics. Intended for physicists who need information outside their special field of interest, librarians, teachers, engineers, and other scientists "who encounter physical concepts in pursuit of their profession."--Pref. As a rule, the technical level of the writing is higher for the more specialized areas than for the general topics. Useful cross references. Indexed. Published 1974.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.