文档介绍：Encyclopedia of Scientific
Principles, Laws, and
Theories
Encyclopedia of Scientific
Principles, Laws, and
Theories
Volume 1: A–K
Robert E. Krebs
Illustrations by Rae Dejur
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Krebs, Robert E., 1922–
Encyclopedia of scientific principles, laws, and theories / Robert E. Krebs ; illustrations
by Rae Dejur.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 978-0-313-34005-5 (set : alk. paper)
ISBN: 978-0-313-34006-2 (vol. 1 : alk. paper)
ISBN: 978-0-313-34007-9 (vol. 2 : alk. paper)
1. Science—Encyclopedias. 2. Science—History—Encyclopedias. 3. Physical laws—
Encyclopedias. I. Title.
2008
503—dc22 2008002345
British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data is available.
Copyright
C 2008 by Robert E. Krebs
All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be
reproduced, by any process or technique, without the
express written consent of the publisher.
Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 2008002345
ISBN: 978-0-313-34005-5 (set)
978-0-313-34006-2 (vol. 1)
978-0-313-34007-9 (vol. 2)
First published in 2008
Greenwood Press, 88 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06881
An imprint of Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc.
Printed in the United States of America
The paper used in this plies with the
Permanent Paper Standard issued by the National
Information anization (–1984).
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To Carolyn, who contributed much to this encyclopedia as my researcher, pre-editor,
constructive critic, proofreader, supportive wife, and friend.
Contents
List of Entries ix
Preface xxi
Introduction xxiii
THE ENCYCLOPEDIA 1
Glossary 587
Appendix A: Alphabetical Listing of Entries by Scientific Discipline 607
Appendix B: Nobel Laureates in Chemistry (1901–2007) 613
Appendix C: Nobel Laureates in Physics (1901–2007) 619
Appendix D: Nobel Laureates in Physiology or Medicine (1901–2007) 627
Selected Bibliography 635
Index 645
List of Entries
Abbe’s Theory for Cor