LibGuides: Computer Science & Electrical Engineering: Encyclopedias

Encyclopedias & Handbooks

Access Science
Read introductory articles from the McGraw Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology & annual Yearbooks. Search encyclopedia or browse by subject to locate articles. Two users at a time allowed, so logout when done reading.

World of Science
Eric Weisstein's interactive encyclopedias of astronomy, chemistry, mathematics, physics, and scientific biography. Browse list of subjects/topics or search words/phrases.
Springer Computer Science encyclopedias & ref handbooks
28 specialized encyclopedias & handbooks covering varied topics such as algorithms; biometrics; cryptography; parallel computing; machine vision; multimedia; natural computing; database systems; robotics; intelligent vehicles.
Springer Engineering encyclopedias & ref handbooks
57+ specialized encyclopedias & handbooks covering varied engineering topics including these in electrical engineering: satellite apps; solar & renewable energy;
biometrics; machine vision; robotics; nanotechnology; intelligent & unmanned vehicles.
Scholarpedia
The peer-reviewed, open access encyclopedia where knowledge is curated by communities of experts. Each article/entry is peer-reviewed.

Dictionary of Biomedical Optics and Biophotonics
by Valery Tuchin. 2012. Published by SPIE.
SPIE Field Guides
Field guide e-books on topics ranging from atmospheric optics to solid-state physics
Additional SPIE Handbooks
Handbooks and monographs on various optical topics from SPIE. Note the records in UC Library Search may not be as current as checking directly at SPIE using this link.

MATHnetBASE
Searchable full-text editions of over 1,000 CRC/Chapman & Hall texts, handbooks, dictionaries & tables covering mathematics & engineering mathematics. For Probability & Statistics topics, use STATSnetBASE.
STATSnetBASE
Searchable full-text editions of almost 800 CRC and Chapman & Hall texts, handbooks and tables covering a variety of topics in statistics & probability, with applications in health, business, environmental, biological & physical sciences and engineering. Includes Concise Handbook of Experimental Methods for the Behavioral and Biological Sciences; Handbook of Statistical Analyses Using R (also Using C, Using S-Plus, and Using SPSS)

Access Science
Online access to Encyclopedia & annual Yearbooks. Search encyclopedia or browse by subject to locate articles. Also: a science dictionary, biographies of 2,000+ scientists, & Student Center with study guides and essay topics. 1 simultaneous user allowed. Major aspects of scientific and technical research in every field of modern science and technology updated, revised, and new entries added based on advances in knowledge and technological applications. [Access limited to 2 simultaneous users, so please logoff after using.]

Dictionary of Weights, Measures, and Units
This comprehensive dictionary provides clear definitions of all the units, prefixes, and styling of the Système International (SI), as well as industry-specific and traditional terms currently in use. 2004.
MathWorld (Wolfram)
Eric Weisstein's encyclopedia is a comprehensive & interactive tool for students, educators, math enthusiasts & researchers. Like the vibrant & constantly evolving discipline of mathematics, it is continuously updated to include new material/discoveries. See also on-line CRC Concise Encyclopedia of Mathematics, 2nd ed avail to UC only at MathNetBase. A print copy of this encyclopedia, 1st ed is available in the S&E Reference collection.
Scholarpedia
The peer-reviewed, open access encyclopedia where knowledge is curated by communities of experts. Each article/entry is peer-reviewed.
Encyclopedia Britannica