Encyclopedia of Physical Science & Technology 18 vols

The definitive source of information in physical science, now available in a new Third Edition.Hundreds of new topics added for this edition, such as: Cell Death; Communication Satellite Systems; Digital Electronic Circuits; Earthquake Engineering; Fullerenes and Carbon Nanotubes; Greenhouse Effect; Humanoid Robots; Nanostructured Materials; Smart Pixels; Superstring Theory; WWW (World-Wide Web) 790 overview articles written by prominent authors from leading institutions around the world. 18-volume set with topics arranged A-to-Z for easy referenceTopics provide coverage of 16 general subject areas encompassing 115 specific fields of study Includes an Index Volume, containing comprehensive thematic, relational, and subject indices.'... is a compendium of nearly 800 mini-monographs covering all areas of physical science and engineering ... making it an essential tool for both education and research.' -- Dana Roth, Librarian, CalTechPraise for the First Edition:'...a landmark of specialized publishing, a massive magnum opus from one of the world's most distinguished spreaders of the scientific word...Its very presence is newsworthy and awesome, as is the list of its advisers and contributors, including Nobel Laureates...' --Chicago Tribune 'This encyclopedia will be a very useful and needed addition to the literature of the physical sciences and technology. The in-depth articles are written by experts and the topics selected represent the current view of the physical sciences in today's scientific world.' --Amercan Reference Books Annual '...I am convinced the Encyclopedia will be a big contribution as a science source.'--Nancy Pruett, Sandia National Labs '...I found several of the articles not only informative and interesting, but done on a scholarly level that served as an outstanding introduction to the field.' --Daniel Berg, President, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute