Cassell Dictionary of Physics

Cassell Dictionary of Physics

by PercyHarrison (Author)

Synopsis

An A-Z of hundreds of key terms from mound the world of physics.The Cassell Dictionary of Physics provides clear, concise explanations of hundreds of key terms from physics and related subjects. Designed to meet the particular needs of school and university students, it will also prove invaluable to non-scientists keen to gain a better understanding of the way the world works From acceleration to atoms, heat and light to nucleons and photons, radios to relativity and x-rays to y-plates, The Cassell Dictionary of Physics forms both an invaluable general introduction to the subject and a detailed work of reference.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 222
Edition: New
Publisher: Orion
Published: 10 Jun 1999

ISBN 10: 0304350354
ISBN 13: 9780304350353

Author Bio
Percy Harrison (MA, D.Phil.) studied Physics at Oxford University and was awarded the Scott Prize. He has undertaken research in elementary particle physics, writing several papers. He has worked as a teacher and an A-level examiner. He is currently Head of Science at Aden College. Other interests include astronomy, electronics and light aviationGillian Waites holds a B.Sc. (Hons) degree in Cellular Pathology and a Ph.D. in Reproductive Biochemistry, both from the University of Bristol. She has been employed as a Research Associate at the AFRC Institute of Animal Physiology and Genetics Research at Babraham,Cambridge and has also worked at the Departments of Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Biochemistry at the University of Leicester. She now lives in Rugby w