Laws of Physical Science: A Reference Book (Classic Reprint)

Edwin F. Northrup

ISBN 10: 1330283686 / ISBN 13: 9781330283684

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive collection of the fundamental principles that govern natural phenomena. Compiled by Palmer Physical Laboratory, this exhaustive resource covers the major concepts across various branches of physical science. The author, a professor at Princeton University, has carefully chosen each law, proposition, and theorem to provide readers with a solid foundation in scientific knowledge. The entries are organized into six main sections: mechanics, hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, sound, heat, and light. This book is an invaluable asset for students, researchers, and anyone seeking to broaden their understanding of the basic laws that govern the physical world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Laws of Physical Science: A Reference Book (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330283686
• ISBN 13: 9781330283684
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Physics

About this title

Synopsis

A concise, handy reference of fundamental laws across physics, designed for quick understanding and easy lookup.

This edition compiles core principles from optics, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, and crystallography into a clear, accessible format. It draws on classic theories and well‑established results to help readers grasp the relationships between energy, matter, and light, with practical context for study and work.

What you’ll experience

• Core laws and key concepts spanning light, heat, and electrical phenomena.
• Brief explanations that connect theory to observable effects, such as interference, diffraction, and radiation.
• Cross‑references to foundational sources and standard treatments for deeper study.
• A compact, field‑ready reference you can consult before classes, labs, or experiments.

Ideal for students, educators, and professionals who need a reliable, concise guide to physical science laws.

About the Author

Edwin Fitch Northrup (born February 23, 1866 – May 13, 1940) was a professor of physics at Princeton University from 1910 to 1920. He was affiliated with the "Leeds & Northrup Company" for about seven years. He studied at Amherst College and the Johns Hopkins University, where he gained his Ph.D. in physics in 1895. He then became assistant to Prof. Henry Augustus Rowland (died 1901) in the development of telegraph systems and became chief engineer at the newly founded Rowland Printing Telegraph Company. In 1903 he co-founded the Leeds & Northrup Company with Morris E. Leeds. He was awarded the Acheson Award by the Electrochemical Society in 1931.