Since the publication of the first edition of this dictionary more than 5 years ago, many changes in technology have occurred, particularly in the rapidly changing fields of image processing, computer electronics, fuel cells, and nanotechnology. I must say, however, that preparing the second edition of to prepare because, fortunately, I had a set of handy resources that included terms related to these tech- nological changes. That is, I was able to incorporate new terms from the many new CRC handbooks this dictionary was significantly easier than the first edition (see preface to first edition). It was easier.
