Building Scientific Apparatus (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780521878586)

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.

Author: John H. Moore, Christopher C. Davis, Michael A. Coplan
ISBN-10: 0521878586
ISBN-13: 9780521878586
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 06/25/2009
Pages: 658
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.60lbs
Size: 9.30h x 8.50w x 1.40d