Facts on File Dictionary of Atomic and Nuclear Physics
- Book Review,
by Richard Rennie (Editor)
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The Facts On File Dictionary of Atomic and Nuclear Physics is part of the 15-volume Facts On File Science Dictionaries set. Written in clear, easy-to-understand language, basic terminology and concepts are covered in entries that range in length from one sentence to several paragraphs.The dictionary covers areas such as atomic theory, the structure of matter, spectroscopy, quantum theory, nuclear physics, particle physics, and cosmology. Examples of specific entries are Bohr model; Carbon dating; Grand unified theories (GUTs); Hadron ; Hawking, Stephen William ; Rydberg constant ; and Self-organization. Appendixes provide tables of fundamental constants, elementary particles, chemical elements, and a selected list of organizational Web pages.Black-and-white line drawings supplement the text. The volume concludes with a short bibliography. Aimed at high-school students taking advanced placement science courses, this dictionary could also be useful to students enrolled in introductory college courses. High-school, public, and academic libraries might consider its purchase. RBB
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Some 2,000 entries explain the most relevant and frequently used terms associated with atomic and nuclear physics, shedding light on the scope of modern research, discoveries in particle physics, questions of philosophical interest, and applications for nuclear physics in nuclear energy and nuclear medicine. Forty line drawings, basic reference appendices, and a list of web sites are included. The dictionary is useful for high school students taking advanced courses in chemistry and physics and for college students and researchers. Rennie has conducted research at universities in the UK and the US.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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