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The Physics of Metrology

By Hebra , Alexius J.

Book information

Publisher
Springer
Year
2010
ISBN
9783211783818
DOI
10.1007/978-3-211-78381-8
Language
eng
Format
PDF
Filesize
16 MB (16662940 bytes)
Volume
1.0
Pages
\392
Time added
2024-05-25 20:16:36
MATHEMATICS -- MeasurementMessgerät MesstechnikMétrologie -- HistoiremetrologyMetrology -- HistoryPhysiqueTECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- MeasurementWeights and measuresWeights and measures -- History

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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