Use of a Time-Shared Computer System to Control a Hall Effect Experiment (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

W. Murray Bullis

9780266877035: Use of a Time-Shared Computer System to Control a Hall Effect Experiment (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266877036 ISBN 13: 9780266877035

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Time-shared computers meet laboratory experiments.

See how a general-purpose system was used to control a Hall effect setup, collect data, and perform on-the-fly calculations with minimal load on the computer.

This concise note describes the interface hardware, software design, and operational flow that enabled online control and data reduction. It highlights the practical benefits and trade-offs of running an experiment in a time-sharing environment, including speed gains, immediate results, and the importance of stable temperature control.

How the interface is built from modular hardware and a single special unit to connect to the experiment.
What the control software does to sequence measurements, manage temperature, and compute derived quantities.
Why a time-shared system can handle this experiment without overwhelming the computer.
Trade-offs between online data processing and off-line data handling, with real-time feedback to the operator.

Ideal for readers interested in laboratory automation, data acquisition, and the practical use of time-sharing computers in experimental physics. This edition presents the setup, implementation details, and evaluation of the approach.

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