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Dictionaries
A Dictionary of Physics by ISBN: 9780199233991
Dictionary of Pure and Applied Physics by ISBN: 9781315219608Oxford Reference Online
Definitions from over 100 dictionaries in all subject fields. Maximum simultaneous users: 5
Dictionary of Scientists by ISBN: 9780192800862
Dictionary of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics by ISBN: 9788189940485
Encyclopedias
Encyclopedia of Chemical Physics and Physical Chemistry - 3 Volume Set by ISBN: 9780429143755
Encyclopedia of Condensed Matter Physics by ISBN: 9780123694010
The Optics Encyclopedia by ISBN: 9783527600441
Encyclopedia of Mathematical Physics by ISBN: 9780125126601
Encyclopedia of Applied Physics by ISBN: 9783527600434
Encyclopedia of Biophysics by ISBN: 9783642167119
Nuclear Energy Encyclopedia by ISBN: 9780470894392
