Penguin Dictionary of Physics: Fourth Edition
By (Author) Valerie Illingworth
Revised by J P Cullerne
Penguin Books Ltd
Penguin Books Ltd
16th September 2009
6th August 2009
United Kingdom
General
Non Fiction
Reference works
530.03
Paperback
560
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 24mm
383g
The fourth edition of this essential guide to the basic principles of physics The Penguin Dictionary of Physics provides clear and concise definitions for every area of physics - from optics and acoustics to mechanics and electronics, via quantum theory and relativity. The ideal reference guide to this fast-evolving subject, it will prove invaluable to students and teachers, scientists and doctors, and technicians and technologists. The dictionary provides definitions of some 4,600 terms and concepts, with numerous explanatory diagrams and an appendix of scientific tables and symbols.
Valerie Illingworth worked in Reference book publishing before going freelance in 1976. She has edited many scientific books including the Dictionary of Computing and the Penguin Dictionary of Electronics. Dr Cullerne is currently teaching at Winchester.