The Facts On File Physics Handbook

Presents a physics overview that contains a glossary, brief biographies, a chronology of important events in physics, and a compendium of formulas.

Includes information about such subjects as bromides, dehydration, helium, the law of multiple proportions, molecules, and potassium nitrate, and contains biographies of key figures, including Archimedes, Marie Curie, and Louis Pasteur.

The Facts On File Science Handbook set is designed to provide students with quick, direct answers to basic science questions in areas such as biology, chemistry, Earth science, and physics. Featuring easy-to-read and easy-to-understand chronologies; biographies; glossary entries; and charts, measurements, and formulas, these books are ideal one-stop resources for quick answers to frequently asked science questions. Features include: A glossary of key terms in the discipline Biographies of prominent people in each discipline; each profile focuses on the accomplishments for which the scientist is noted A chronology that tracks the dates of significant developments and discoveries from ancient times to the present Tables, charts, and diagrams Measurements, formulas, and calculations. Additionally, some volumes contain bibliographies and Web site resources to guide further research.

An illustrated dictionary containing over 2,800 entries explaining physics terms and concepts.

Contains a referential glossary of astronomy-related terms, biographies of important astronomers and astronauts, and a chronology of notable events contributing to the science.

The Facts On File Guide to Research is a comprehensive guide to doing thorough and accurate research. It includes a detailed listing of available resources and explains general research methods and proper citation of sources. An invaluable reference, this book helps researchers make use of the many new resources available today. Divided into four sections, this easy-to-use guide helps students and general readers prepare for research papers and class studies. Step-by-step guides, detailed explanations, and valuable appendixes covering style guides, such as APA. MLA, and The Chicago Manual of Style, combine to create an incredibly authoritative accessible reference.

More than two thousand definitions cover the basic principles of physics and its specialities, including nuclear and particle physics and superconductivity.