Lecture-Notes on the Theory of Electrical Measurements: Prepared for the Third-Year Classes of the Cooper Union, Night-School of Science (Classic Reprint)

Master the fundamentals of electrical measurements with this classic course of lectures.

It builds a solid foundation in the definitions, relationships, and practical methods used in electrical testing.

This edition presents the core ideas behind the C.G.S. system, the fundamental units, and how they relate to real instruments and experiments. It emphasizes understanding over rote procedures, helping readers grasp why measurements are made the way they are and how to apply them in practical work.

• Core topics you’ll encounter include the nature of electrical quantities, units, and the concept of measurement by comparison.
• How to measure resistance, current, and potential, with explanations of common instruments and calibration ideas.
• Principles behind instruments like the tangent galvanometer and other current- and potential-measuring devices.
• Real-world notes on heating effects, incandescent and arc lighting, and how these concepts connect to measurement practice.

Ideal for readers who want a clear, practical grounding in electrical measurement theory and its engineering applications.