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

• Main Author: Hebra, Alexius J. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Vienna : Springer Vienna, 2010.
• Subjects: Physics.; Physical measurements.; Measurement.; Engineering.; Thermodynamics.; Heat engineering.; Heat transfer.; Mass transfer.; Mechanical engineering.; Control engineering.; Robotics.; Mechatronics.; Electronics.; Microelectronics.; Measurement Science and Instrumentation.; Mechanical Engineering.; Engineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer.; Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation.; Engineering, general.; Control, Robotics, Mechatronics.

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...