Building Scientific Apparatus
Building Scientific Apparatus
By: John H. Moore Christopher C. Davis Michael A. Coplan Sandra C. Greer | Cambridge University Press | ISBN: 0521878586 | 2009-07-20 | PDF | 662 pages | 6,2 Mb
Unrivaled in its coverage and unique in its hands-on approach, this practical guide to the design and construction of scientific apparatus, or laboratory instruments, is essential reading for every scientist and student of engineering, and physical, chemical, and biological sciences. Featured in this great new edition are features including the physical principles governing the operation of the mechanical, optical and electronic parts of an instrument, new sections on detectors, low-temperature measurements, high-pressure apparatus, and updated engineering specifications. 400 hand drawn figures and tables, have been added to this edition, which basically teaches scientists and engineers how to perform experiments.