Experimental Techniques in Low-Temperature Physics (Monographs on the Physics and Chemistry of Materials) - Softcover

White, Guy K.; Meeson, Philip

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0198514271 ISBN 13: 9780198514275

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2002

Synopsis

Cryogenics (low temperature physics) has become a critical component of every day life through its use in satellite communications, medical diagnosis, natural gas transport, infrared surveillance, and many more applications. In this new edition of one of the leading books in the field, the authors explain the underlying principles and effects of cooling systems, liquid nitrogen, liquid helium and the approach to absolute zero. Accompanied by instructive illustrations throughout, the text covers all aspects of cryogenics including, a historical perspective, basic physics, construction techniques, thermometry, materials data, references and data sources, and information on commercial suppliers. No other book provides such a focused and up-to-date look at the techniques and practical applications of low temperature experimentation.

About this title

About the Author

Dr P.J. Meeson, H.H. Wills Physics Laboratory, University of Bristol Professor G.K. White, Honorary Fellow at CSIRO National Measurement Laboratory, Sydney, and Visiting Fellow at Australian National University, Canberra.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198514271
• ISBN 13: 9780198514275
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 292