I. R. Walker

Reliability in Scientific Research

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

A comprehensive guide for researchers in the physical sciences and engineering, providing solutions to potential problems in their work.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 610
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. Januar 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 260mm x 208mm x 37mm
• Gewicht: 1514g
• ISBN-13: 9780521857703
• ISBN-10: 0521857708
• Artikelnr.: 30621576

Autorenporträt

I. R. Walker is a researcher at the Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge, where he has worked for over 20 years. He received his Ph.D. there in 1992, and was an Assistant Director of Research from 1995 to 2002. His principle line of research is the physics of superconductors and other strongly correlated electron materials at ultra-low temperatures, and the development of techniques for subjecting these materials to high pressures under such conditions.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Basic principles of reliability, human error, and other general issues
2. Mathematical calculations
3. Basic issues concerning hardware systems
4. Obtaining items from commercial sources
5. General points regarding the design and construction of apparatus
6. Vacuum system leaks and related problems
7. Vacuum pumps and gauges, and other vacuum-system concerns
8. Mechanical devices and systems
9. Cryogenic systems
10. Visible and near-visible optics
11. Electronic systems
12. Interconnecting, wiring, and cabling for electronics
13. Computer hardware and software, and stored information
14. Experimental method.