Physics and Astronomy: Useful Encyclopedias and Reference Works

2012 reference work by Ridpath containing entries covering all aspects of Astronomy

2012 reference work containing entries covering all aspects of Physics and related fields

Spanning over 2,500 years, the Dictionary of Scientists it covers all areas of science, from physics and astronomy to medicine and ecology, including key figures in the fields of mathematics and technology

2006 reference work by Upton and Cook. This wide-ranging, jargon-free dictionary contains over 2,000 entries on all aspects of statistics including terms used in computing, mathematics, operational research, and probability, as well as biographical information on over 200 key figures in the field, and coverage of statistical journals and societies.

2002 reference work by Fenna

The Encyclopedia of Mathematical Physics provides a complete resource for researchers, students and lecturers with an interest in mathematical physics. Access full text articles in this online reference work by Françoise from 2006.

Covers chemistry, mathematics, engineering, aeronautics, astronomy, computers, earth sciences, electronics, materials science, nuclear technology, physics and biotechnology

1972 reference work by Abramowitz

Geometrical and physical optics, polarized light, components and instruments

Design fabrication and testing, sources and detectors, radiometry and photometry

Vision and vision optics

Optical properties of materials, nonlinear optics, quantum optics

Atmospheric optics, modulators, fiber optics, x-ray and neutron optics

Entire contents of 16th edition (1995) of this standard reference work by Kaye and Laby, regularly reviewed and updated

2003 reference work by Heilbron

2005 reference work by Restivo

A full-text searchable electronic version of this classic reference source which comprises 901 tables of general interest to scientists and engineers.