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

The Physics of Metrology All about Instruments: From Trundle Wheels to Atomic Clocks / by Alex Hebra.

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 H...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Hebra, Alex (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Vienna : Springer Vienna : Imprint: Springer, 2010.
Edition:1st ed. 2010.
Series:Springer eBook Collection.
Subjects:
Physical measurements.
Measurement   .
Mechanical engineering.
Thermodynamics.
Heat engineering.
Heat transfer.
Mass transfer.
Electronics.
Microelectronics.
Engineering.
Control engineering.
Robotics.
Mechatronics.
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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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