Comprehensive and up to date, this fourth edition should be a useful reference tool for students of physics, either at school or at university. Containing over 4000 clear and precise entries, and now with biographies of key scientists, it covers all the commonly encountered terms and concepts of physics. New entries include group theory, radioisotope imaging, fractional quantum Hall effect, and Lorentz force, and the work also contains feature articles on important topics and chronologies charting discoveries in main fields of the subject.

Seller Inventory # 00105025260

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title: A Dictionary of Physics
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication Date: 2000
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0192801031
ISBN 13: 9780192801036
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 4th Edition
Condition: Good

About this title

Synopsis

Comprehensive and up to date, this fourth edition is the ideal reference tool for students of physics, either at school or at university. Containing many new entries, and now with biographies of key scientists, it covers all the commonly encountered terms and concepts of physics.

-- Over 4,000 clear and concise entries

-- New entries include group theory, radioisotope imaging, fractional quantum Hall effect, and Lorentz force

-- Feature articles on important topics -- Chronologies chart discoveries in main fields of the subject

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

Founded in 2002, World of Books is a leading online destination for buying and selling both preloved and new books, committed to making sustainable reading accessible to all. With a mission to help people read more and waste less, World of Books offers a huge range of affordable, high-quality books ? giving both new and preloved titles a second life. The company also operates World of Books ? Sell Your Books, an easy-to-use platform that allows customers to trade in unwanted books for cash, helping to keep books in circulation while promoting sustainability. As a Certified B Corp, World of Books is driven by a vision to become the world?s largest and most sustainable dedicated online bookstore. The company measures its success through the positive environmental impact it creates, the value it provides to customers, and its ability to operate profitably while supporting its sustainable mission

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

SBYB, Inc.
900 Knell Rd, Montgomery, IL, 60538, U.S.A.

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described on the Abebooks web sites. If you're dissatisfied with your purchase (Incorrect Book/Not as Described/Damaged) or if the order hasn't arrived, you're eligible for a refund within 30 days of the estimated delivery date. If you've changed your mind about a book that you've ordered, please use the Ask bookseller a question link to contact us and we'll respond within 2 business days.

Shipping Terms

Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.
Order quantity	4 to 12 business days	3 to 6 business days
First item	US$ 0.00	US$ 10.95

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.