Modern vacuum physics / Austin Chambers.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Chambers, A.

Series:

Masters series in physics and astronomy.

Masters series in physics and astronomy

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Vacuum.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (359 p.)

Place of Publication:

Boca Raton : Chapman & Hall/CRC, c2005.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Modern Vacuum Physics presents the principles and practices of vacuum science and technology along with a number of applications in research and industrial production. The first half of the book builds a foundation in gases and vapors under rarefied conditions, The second half presents examples of the analysis of representative systems and describes some of the exciting developments in which vacuum plays an important role. The final chapter address practical matters, such as materials, components, and leak detection. Throughout the book, the author's explanations are presented in terms of firs

Contents:

Front cover; Series Preface; Preface; Acknowledgments; Contents; Chapter 1; Introduction; Chapter 2; The Physics of Gases and Vapors; Chapter 3; The Molecular Description of Gases; Chapter 4; Surface Processes and Outgassing; Chapter 5; Gas Flow and Pumping; Chapter 6; Creating a Vacuum - Pumps; Chapter 7; Measuring a Vacuum; Chapter 8; Illustrative Examples and Representative Laboratory Systems; Chapter 9; Applications in Industrial Products and Scientific Instruments; Chapter 10; Vacuum Components, Construction, and Leak Detection; Answers to Exercises and Problems; Bibliography; References

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Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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ISBN:

1-135-48609-3

0-429-20899-5

1-280-23668-X

9786610236688

0-203-49240-4

9780429208997

OCLC:

437058010