Servo and Control Devices to Sonic Noise, Volume 18, Encyclopedia of Applied Physics

Product Description The 23-volume Encyclopedia of Applied Physics - EAP - is a monumental first in scope, depth, and usability. It demonstrates the synergy between physics and technological applications. Information is presented according to the following subject areas: * General Aspects; Mathematical and Information Techniques * Measurement Sciences, General Devices and/or Methods * Nuclear and Elementary Particle Physics * Atomic and Molecular Physics * Electricity and Magnetism * Optics (classical and quantum) * Acoustics * Thermodynamics and Properties of Gases * Fluids and Plasma Physics * Condensed Matter: Structure and Mechanical Properties; Thermal, Acoustic, and Quantum Properties ; Electronic Properties ; Magnetic Properties ; Dielectrical and Optical Properties; Surfaces and Interfaces * Materials Science * Physical Chemistry * Energy Research and Environmental Physics * Biophysics and Medical Physics * Geophysics, Meteorology, Space Physics and Aeronautics EAP consists of 20 hardcover volumes arranged alphabetically. A cumulative subject index will be published after every three volumes, with a full index accompanying the complete work. Review From reviews:´Superb for browsing, exactly right for a researcher in a field in which he or she is not expert... This encyclopedia should be in the library of any institution where physics is studied.´ (Physics Today) ´Exciting... well written and illustrated... modern subject coverage... useful to generalists as well as experts... This physics and engineering encyclopedia is well presented... Recommended for large public and academic libraries, and special libraries emphasizing physics and engineering.´ (Choice) ´Important... This encyclopedia should be available at every scientific institute.´ (Interceram) ´An encyclopedia in an excellent make-up: good layout of the text, graphics, and figures, attractive print and high-quality cover. It is a pleasure to read in these volumes.´ (Optik) ´The list of sponsors shows the high quality that the Encyclopedia has set out to achieve.´ (Physikalische Blätter) From the Publisher This 23 volume encyclopedia unites the concept of modern physics with their numerous technical applications. It covers modern technologies where most of the work is done by engineers, but where physics research is a necessary part of further developments. In addition, it discusses laboratory-oriented research of crucial importance in the scientific community and of great potential for future industrial applications.