Physics and Philosophy are the two fascinating subjects that interplay in this study. Physics lifts the masks of nature. Philosophy searches beyond them, and promises to reveal the reality behind the appearances.

Physics is the important branch of science mainly concerned with the properties of matter and energy and the relationship between them. Physics is based on mathematics and traditionally includes mechanics, electricity and magnetism, optics, acoustics and heat. Modern Physics based on quantum theory, includes atomic, nuclear, particle, and solid state studies. It also embrace applied fields like geophysics and meteorology. And physicist is a person well versed in the study of physics. In the present encyclopaedia, we have taken all leading physicists of the world-past and present. Alphabetically arranged by names, we have given biographical sketches and illustrious contribution they have made to science of physics. Wherever possible major theories propounded by them, are given brief introduction.

This work in four volumes, hopefully, will prove most informative and useful to one and all concerned. This will serve as a dependable reference work.

Nanoscience and nanotechnology are recent advancement in the field of science and technology.

Nanoscience is not just micro technology on a smaller scale; it is much more than a mere improvement on previous forms of technology. Nanoscience is a completely new production process in a molecular world, opening up possibilities far beyond what we have known before.

Researches in nanotechnology have great impact on existing knowledge. And a revolution is expected in all fields of science-medicine, physics, chemistry, biotechnology etc. in near future.

Encyclopaedic dictionary of Nanoscience (in three volumes) compiles major relevant terms pertaining to the nanoscience/nanotechnology. The description and definitions are drawn from different authoritative sources to make it a dependable reference tool.

Nanoscience and nanotechnology are recent advancement in the field of science and technology. Nanoscience is not just micro technology on a smaller scale; it is much more than a mere improvement on previous forms of technology. Nanoscience is a completely new production process in a molecular world, opening up possibilities far beyond what we have known before. Researchers in nanotechnology have great impact on existing knowledge. And a revolution is expected in all fields of science- medicine, physics, chemistry, biotechnology etc. in near future.

This dictionary compiles major relevant terms pertaining to the nanoscience/ nanotechnology. The description and definitions are drawn from different authoritative sources to make it a dependable reference tool.