Encyclopedia of Applied Physics: Magnetic Materials to Mechanical Vibration and Damping Encyclopedia of Applied Physics Volume 9: v. 9 - Hardcover

Trigg, GL

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 3527281312 ISBN 13: 9783527281312

Publisher: Wiley VCH, 1994

Synopsis

EAP′s Seal of Approval

EAP is sponsored by the

∗ American Institute of Physics
∗ German Physical Society
∗ Japan Society of Applied Physics
∗ Physical Society of Japan

First work of its kind to approach physics from the standpoint of technical and industrial applications – Comprehensive and detailed coverage of the entire field of applied physics in an easily accessible form – Unique and highly useful classification system – Supplements guarantee that all articles remain up–to–date.

Each article contains:
– a detailed table of contents
– a glossary of unfamiliar terms
– a detailed reference list
– a guide to further reading
– Numerous cross–references
– Uniform terms, abbreviations, symbols, and units

About this title

Review

From reviews:´Superb for browsing, exactly right for a researcher in a field in which he or she is not expert... This encyclopedia should be in the library of any institution where physics is studied.´
(Physics Today)

´Exciting... well written and illustrated... modern subject coverage... useful to generalists as well as experts... This physics and engineering encyclopedia is well presented... Recommended for large public and academic libraries, and special libraries emphasizing physics and engineering.´
(Choice)

´Important... This encyclopedia should be available at every scientific institute.´
(Interceram)

´An encyclopedia in an excellent make–up: good layout of the text, graphics, and figures, attractive print and high–quality cover. It is a pleasure to read in these volumes.´
(Optik)

´The list of sponsors shows the high quality that the Encyclopedia has set out to achieve.´
(Physikalische Blätter)

From the Back Cover

The Encyclopedia of Applied Physics – EAP – is a monumental first in scope, depth, and usability. It demonstrates the synergy between physics and technological applications. On more than 15,000 printed pages this established multi–reference work covers all relevant fields in physics, in particular optics, laser physics, solids, semiconductor, atom and nuclear physics, biophysics as well as all the neighboring fields of physics and engineering. The reader will benefit from a concise summary of the basics, methods and applications to all key subject areas in modern physics and physical technology.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley VCH
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3527281312
• ISBN 13: 9783527281312
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 602