A massive revision of the distinctive Encyclopedia of Physical Science and Technology, this Second Edition includes 155 new articles that fill three volumes—a total of 2400 additional pages.Features: * Articles are arranged alphabetically for easy access * Each entry begins with a detailed table of contents, a glossary of terms, and a concise definition of the topic, followed by an in-depth presentation * Extensive cross-references * 10,000 illustrations and tables * 6,500 bibliographic entries * 8,700 glossary entries * Each article has passed a review by its author's peer group * 92% of the articles have been revised and updated * More than 85% of the original First Edition articles have been updated or nearly completely rewritten * 155 articles have been added * 630 articles have updated bibliographies