Encyclopaedia of World Great Physicists

by Jerome Francis

Overview

Physics is the important branch of science mainly concerned with the properties of matter and energy and the relationship between them. Physics is based on mathematics and traditionally includes mechanics, electricity and magnetism, optics, acoustics and heat. Modern Physics based on quantum theory, includes atomic, nuclear, particle, and solid state studies. It also embrace applied fields like geophysics and meteorology. And physicist is a person well versed in the study of physics. In the present encyclopaedia, we have taken all leading physicists of the world - past and present. Alphabetically arranged by names, we have given biographical sketches and illustrious contribution they have made to science of physics. Wherever possible major theories propounded by them, are given brief introduction. This work in four volumes, hopefully, will prove most informative and useful to one and all concerned. This will serve as a dependable reference work.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789353143411
Publisher:	Arts & Science Academic Publishing
Publication date:	06/30/2006
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	332
File size:	669 KB

About the Author

Dr. Jerome Francis, MSc, MPhil, PhD is a seasoned teacher and researcher in Physics having over two and a half decades' professional standing. Has written many articles and outstanding books.