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The Physics of Metrology: All about Instruments: From Trundle Wheels to Atomic Clocks

By Professor Alexius J. Hebra (auth.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer-Verlag Wien
Year
2010
ISBN
978-3-211-78380-1, 978-3-211-78381-8
DOI
10.1007/978-3-211-78381-8
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
13 MB (13878051 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
383\391
Orientation
yes
Scanned
yes
Time added
2013-08-01 04:00:00
general;ControlHeat and Mass Transfer;Electronics and MicroelectrInstrumentation;EngineeringMeasurement Science and Instrumentation;MechanicalMechatronicsRobotics

Description

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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