The *Physical Properties of Polymers Handbook* is a comprehensive reference that provides concise information on the properties of polymeric materials, particularly those relevant to physical chemistry and chemical physics. The second edition, edited by James E. Mark, includes updated chapters from the first edition and adds 11 new chapters, covering a wide range of topics. These include novel polymeric structures such as dendrimers, polyrotaxanes, foldamers, and supramolecular polymers, as well as reinforcing phases like carbon black, silica, clays, and carbon nanotubes. The handbook also includes new chapters on single polymer chain experiments and various physical, mechanical, and thermal properties of polymers. The first edition, published in 1995, aimed to provide essential information on polymer properties for polymer chemists, physicists, and engineers. It focused on topics of greatest utility, excluding more synthetic-organic subjects. The contributors selected results considered most relevant and reliable, ensuring the handbook would cover the majority of topics and data likely to be sought by the polymer community. The handbook includes extensive indexing to facilitate quick access to information and is designed for portability and wide availability. The second edition, published in 2006, reflects the latest developments in polymer science, including scaling and fractal dimensions, computational parameters, rotational isomeric state models, and other modern topics. All contributions were reviewed by at least two referees to ensure quality and relevance. The handbook is a valuable resource for researchers and professionals in the field of polymer science.The *Physical Properties of Polymers Handbook* is a comprehensive reference that provides concise information on the properties of polymeric materials, particularly those relevant to physical chemistry and chemical physics. The second edition, edited by James E. Mark, includes updated chapters from the first edition and adds 11 new chapters, covering a wide range of topics. These include novel polymeric structures such as dendrimers, polyrotaxanes, foldamers, and supramolecular polymers, as well as reinforcing phases like carbon black, silica, clays, and carbon nanotubes. The handbook also includes new chapters on single polymer chain experiments and various physical, mechanical, and thermal properties of polymers. The first edition, published in 1995, aimed to provide essential information on polymer properties for polymer chemists, physicists, and engineers. It focused on topics of greatest utility, excluding more synthetic-organic subjects. The contributors selected results considered most relevant and reliable, ensuring the handbook would cover the majority of topics and data likely to be sought by the polymer community. The handbook includes extensive indexing to facilitate quick access to information and is designed for portability and wide availability. The second edition, published in 2006, reflects the latest developments in polymer science, including scaling and fractal dimensions, computational parameters, rotational isomeric state models, and other modern topics. All contributions were reviewed by at least two referees to ensure quality and relevance. The handbook is a valuable resource for researchers and professionals in the field of polymer science.