"Chambers dictionary of science and technology" ed. by John Lackie (Repost)
"Chambers dictionary of science and technology" ed. by John Lackie
Chambers | 2007 | ISBN: 0550100717 9780550100719 | 1377 pages | PDF | 18 MB
Chambers | 2007 | ISBN: 0550100717 9780550100719 | 1377 pages | PDF | 18 MB
This book has long been an essential reference tool for students, professionals, and general readers. This edition contains more than 50,000 clear and accessible entries on an impressively wide range of subjects.
Contents
Preface
Panels
Subject Categories
Abbreviations
The Dictionary
Appendices
SI prefixes
SI conversion factors
Conversion factors between SI, CGS and FPS units
Physical constants, standard values and equivalents in SI units
Units of measurement
SI derived units
Subatomic particles
Electromagnetic spectrum
Radio and radar frequencies used in aircraft navigation
Letter designations of the frequency bands
Graphical symbols used in electronics
Greek alphabet
Mathematical symbols
Planets
Planetary satellites
The constellations
Time
Geological time
Earthquake severity measurement scales
The periodic table
Taxonomy of living organisms
Amino acids
Chronology of discoveries and inventions
Nobel Prize winners 1950–2006