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| Handbook of Physics | 
 enlarge | Creators: Walter Benenson, John W. Harris, Horst Stocker, Holger Lutz
Publisher: Springer
Category: Book
List Price: $69.95
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Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1st ed. 2002. Corr. 2nd printing
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Pages: 1248
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Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.2 x 1.4
ISBN: 0387952691
Dewey Decimal Number: 530
EAN: 9780387952697
ASIN: 0387952691
Publication Date: January 13, 2006
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Product Description
The "Handbook of Physics" is a complete desktop reference for scientists, engineers, and students. A veritable toolbox for everyday use in problem solving, homework, examinations, and practical applications of physics, it provides quick and easy access to a wealth of information including not only the fundamental formulas of physics but also a wide variety of experimental methods used in practice. Compiled by professional scientists, engineers, and lecturers who are experts in the day-to-day use of physics, the "Handbook" covers topics from classical mechanics to elementary particles, electric circuits to error analysis. The previous editions in German are renowned for their clarity and completeness. Each chapter contains: - all the important concepts, formulas, rules and theorems - numerous examples and practical applications - suggestions for problem solving, hints, and cross references - measurement techniques and important sources of errors - numerous tables of standard values and material properties Access to information is direct and swift through the user-friendly layout, structured table of contents, and extensive index. Like the companion "Handbook of Mathematics and Computational Science" compiled by Harris and Stocker, the "Handbook of Physics" is an invaluable tool for college and graduate students and researchers and practitioners in all fields of engineering and natural science.
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This book will save your academic life. February 12, 2008
After owning this book for several months, I can honestly say I use it on a daily basis. If I forget a formula when doing my own homework, it's there. If an intro-level student comes to me at a TA session not sure if an equation will work in a given situation, it backs me up. Some of the best money I've ever spent.
I can say the same for it's sister text, Harris and Stocker's "Handbook of Mathematics and Computational Science", as well, although that one has more of a European feel to it.
Outstanding value January 8, 2008
The Handbook of Physics is and ourstanding value. Anyone who uses physics or has an interest in science or math should have it.
 useful synopsis February 20, 2006
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
The authors furnish a useful synopsis of the main ideas in physics. Good if you already have covered the material elsewhere and you need a handy summary. The notation is up to date. And the material is covered at a level that can be understood by most readers who have had 2 to 3 years of undergrad physics.
One other reviewer suggested it helps for taking the Physics GRE. Well, that may depend on who you are. If you are already conversant enough with physics by the end of your undergrad years, then needing an extra text like this for the GRE may be superfluous.
Concise and Complete September 21, 2005
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
Admittedly, this is the type of book that will only show its true worth in time; however, having just completed my bachelor's in physics and working on my first year studying optical science and engineering, I have used it as a reference several times and always found what I needed. The brief explanation that accompanies the equations for each field have been quite good in my experience and very helpful.
A Must Have January 9, 2005
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
This book is a godsend, especially if you are studying for the Physics GRE. It is concise, with many diagrams, covering all major topics in undergraduate Physics. As another reviewer has said, if you are only limited to one book in Physics, this is the one to have.
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