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

• Κύριος συγγραφέας: Hebra, Alexius J. (Συγγραφέας)
• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Vienna : Springer Vienna, 2010.
• Θέματα: 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...

Πίνακας περιεχομένων:

• 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.