McGraw-Hill Dictionary Of Physics

by McGraw-Hill Education

This compilation of nearly 8000 entries covers major disciplines of physics. Designed for professionals and students alike, it provides access to definitions of the latest terminology and concepts in the areas of acoustics, nuclear, atomic, particles and fields, plasmas, electromagnetism, quantum machanics, relativity, solid state, statistical mechanics and thermodynamics. Useful appendices containing conversion units, fundamental constants, SI units, the periodic table, symbols of physical quantities and the Greek alphabet are also provided

498 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1996

About the author

McGraw-Hill Education traces its history back to 1888 when James H. McGraw, co-founder of the company, purchased the American Journal of Railway Appliances. He continued to add further publications, eventually establishing The McGraw Publishing Company in 1899. His co-founder, John A. Hill, had also produced several technical and trade publications and in 1902 formed his own business, The Hill Publishing Company.

In 1909 both men agreed upon an alliance and combined the book departments of their publishing companies into The McGraw-Hill Book Company. John Hill served as President, with James McGraw as Vice-President. 1917 saw the merger of the remaining parts of each business into The McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, Inc.