
Comprehensive Mass Metrology
Wiley-VCH (Publisher)
Published on 13. January 2000
Book
561 pages
978-3-527-29614-9 (ISBN)
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Description
Mass determination is of fundamental importance for science, technology and economics. Technical measuring systems range from ultramicro balances to weighing machines for freight trains; massive objects range from subatomic particles to galaxies. Comprehensive and topical, this reference work - edited by scientists of the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt, Germany - covers the whole field of mass determination. Starting from physical foundations, it describes virtually all measurement techniques in detail and gives a thorough overview over scientific experiments related to the determination of mass. Reports on contemporary problems, such as a new definition of the kilogram, historical excursions and an unparalleled list of references make this book an absolute must for everyone dealing with questions relating to mass determination in fundamental research, technical application, calibration service, and standardization, and also for teachers and historians.
Reviews / Votes
"...the editors?comprehensively detail measurement techniques and overview experiments on the determination of mass in domains ranging from subatomic particles to galaxies." (SciTech Book News, Vol. 25, No. 4, December 2001)More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Weinheim
Germany
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
246 Abb., 23 Tab.
Dimensions
Height: 24 cm
Width: 17 cm
Weight
1222 gr
ISBN-13
978-3-527-29614-9 (9783527296149)
Schweitzer Classification
Content
Mass as a Physical Quantity; The Determination of Mass; Mass Comparators; Quantities Derived from Mass and Their Determination; Appendix; Further Literature; Abbreviations; List of Illustrations; Index.