A Dictionary of Physics

Eighth Edition

Edited by Richard Rennie and Jonathan Law

Oxford Quick Reference

• Over 4,000 updated entries defining terms from all aspects of physics, as well as related fields such as astronomy, astrophysics, and physical chemistry
• 125 new entries, particularly in the areas of cosmology, particle physics, and astrophysics, including Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment, kilonova, leptoquark, and muscovium
• Detailed appendices, updated for the new edition, include the periodic table, the electromagnetic spectrum, and a detailed chronology of key dates
• 15 new diagrams add to the clarity and accessibility of the text, with 150 line drawings, tables, and graphs in total
• Up-to-date recommended web links accessible via the dictionary's companion website

New to this Edition:

• 125 new entries reflecting recent scientific progress in the field, particularly in areas such as cosmology, particle physics, and astrophysics
• Totalling 4,000 fully revised and updated entries
• New entries include: Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment, kilonova, leptoquark, and muscovium
• 15 new diagrams, bringing the dictionary's total to 150, and updated appendices
• Recommended up-to-date web links for many entries, accessed via the companion website

A Dictionary of Physics

Eighth Edition

Edited by Richard Rennie and Jonathan Law

Oxford Quick Reference

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A Dictionary of Physics

Eighth Edition

Edited by Richard Rennie and Jonathan Law

Oxford Quick Reference

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A Dictionary of Physics

Eighth Edition

Edited by Richard Rennie and Jonathan Law

Oxford Quick Reference

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