Publisher's Synopsis
Approaching physics from the standpoint of technical and industrial applications, this book provides a comprehensive and detailed coverage of the entire field of applied physics in an easily accessible form. It provides a useful classification system. Supplements are available to ensure that the articles remain up to date.;Each article in this volume of the encyclopaedia contains: a detailed table of contents; a glossary of unfamiliar terms; a detailed reference list; a guide to further reading; cross-references; and a list of terms.