Macmillan Encyclopedia of Physics: Building Blocks of Matter (MacMillan Science Library) - Hardcover

Gale Group

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0028657039 ISBN 13: 9780028657035

Publisher: Macmillan Library Reference, 2003

Synopsis

This supplement to the" Macmillan Encyclopedia of Physics" presents the most recent data on particle physics, a field that has seen many important breakthroughs since the publication of the parent set in 1996. The work reviews all observed and theoretical particles known to date, retracing the history of each particle's discovery and function, and covers current research; practical applications both hypothetical and actual; and provides biographical entries on scientists who made significant contributions to the field. Case studies and experiments round out the broad range of topics covered.

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Review

..."unlike many encyclopedia supplements, it is on a specific field of study and not just an update. As a result it is a very complete and useful book in its own right...the book can stand on its own content without its parent encyclopedia...useful for all students. This work should be purchased by any library that has the full encyclopedia...it stands by itself very well. It can be recommended for public libraries, and particularly for academic libraries."
--"ARBA" (2004)

Synopsis

This is a new supplement to the "Macmillan Encyclopedia of Physics" which presents the most recent data on particle physics, a field that has seen many important breakthroughs since the publication of the parent set in 1996. The work reviews all observed and theoretical particles known to date, retracing the history of each particle's discovery and function and covers current research, practical applications both hypothetical and actual and provides biographical entries of significant scientists working in the field. Case studies and experiments round out the broad range of topics covered.

Edition details

• Publisher: Macmillan Library Reference
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0028657039
• ISBN 13: 9780028657035
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 500