Experimental Techniques in Low-Temperature Physics (Monographs on the Physics & Chemistry of Materials) [Hardcover]

Guy K. White (Author), Philip Meeson (Author)

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Publication Date: April 25, 2002 | ISBN-10: 019851428X | ISBN-13: 978-0198514282 | Edition: 4

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.

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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.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 396 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 4 edition (April 25, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 019851428X
• ISBN-13: 978-0198514282
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,115,034 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars For low temperature experiments., December 2, 1999

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This review is from: Experimental Techniques in Low Temperature Physics (Monographs on the Physics & Chemistry of Materials) (Hardcover)

This is the first book, I came across, in low temperature techniques. Useful for people carrying out low temperature experiments. This book does not deal with ultra low temperatures, that is temperatures below 1K, adequately. Does not write about the modern dilution refrigeratures. However, if one needs some low temperature technique information or low temperaure material data, then one can look in to this book. The book is very clearly written and still useful, although several new books on this topic have been published.