The Physics of Metrology: All about Instruments: From Trundle Wheels to Atomic Clocks
Author:   Alex Hebra
Publisher:   Springer Verlag GmbH
Edition:   2010 ed.
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9783211783801


Pages:   383
Publication Date:   18 December 2009
Format:   Hardback
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The Physics of Metrology: All about Instruments: From Trundle Wheels to Atomic Clocks


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Conceived as a reference manual for practicing engineers, instrument designers, service technicians and engineering students. The related fields of physics, mechanics and mathematics are frequently incorporated to enhance the understanding of the subject matter. Historical anecdotes as far back as Hellenistic times to modern scientists help illustrate in an entertaining manner ideas ranging from impractical inventions in history to those that have changed our lives.

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Author:   Alex Hebra
Publisher:   Springer Verlag GmbH
Imprint:   Springer Verlag GmbH
Edition:   2010 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.800kg
ISBN:  

9783211783801


ISBN 10:   3211783806
Pages:   383
Publication Date:   18 December 2009
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  General ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

The measurement of length.- Angles and arcs.- Clocks and the measurement of time.- Velocity and acceleration.- Force, mass, weight, and torque.- Vibrations.- Thermodynamics.- Pressure.- Density of solids, liquids, and gases.- Light and radiation.- Acoustics.- Electrical and electronic instruments.- Automation — Instruments that think.

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