Procedures in Experimental Physics (Classic Reprint)

Master laboratory glasswork with clear, practical guidance for building and repairing equipment.

This nonfiction guide covers essential hands-on techniques used in experimental physics, from glass blowing to creating precise joints and seals.

This edition compiles fundamental operations, materials, and procedures for constructing laboratory glassware with Pyrex and other glasses. It explains how temperatures, viscosity, and annealing affect working with hard glass, and it outlines practical steps for cutting, shaping, and assembling components used in high-vacuum and optical setups.

• Step-by-step methods for cutting tubes and making joints, rings, and seals.
• Techniques for shaping glass, annealing, and ensuring strong, reliable connections.
• Guidance on selecting materials, handling high-temperature work, and avoiding common errors.
• Foundational procedures applicable to vacuum systems, optical work, and instrument construction.

Ideal for students, technicians, and researchers who need dependable, hands-on instructions for building and maintaining laboratory glass apparatus.