Gravitational Experiments in the Laboratory - Rilegato

Chen, Y. T.; Cook, Alan

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ISBN 10: 0521391717 ISBN 13: 9780521391719

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 1993

Riassunto

This book provides an up-to-date account of the precise experiments used to explore the nature of universal gravitation that can be performed in a terrestrial laboratory. The experiments required are at the limits of sensitivity of mechanical measurements. The problems of experiment design are discussed, and critical accounts given of the principal experiments testing the inverse square law and the principle of equivalence, and measuring the constant of gravitation. An analysis of the effects of noise and other disturbances is also provided, further highlighting the care that is needed in experimental design and performance. The motivation for undertaking such experiments is also discussed. The book will be of value to graduate students, researchers and teachers who are engaged in either theoretical or experimental studies of gravitation, and who wish to understand the nature and problems of laboratory experiments in this field.

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Recensione:

' ... much useful material in this book. The authors give a good account of the history of the field.' Nature

'A concise but very readable introductory chapter gives a critical review of the history of gravitational theories ...' Asilib Book Guide

Descrizione del libro:

This book provides an up-to-date account of the design, problems, and performance of the precise experiments used to explore the nature of universal gravitation that can be performed in a terrestrial laboratory.

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• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0521391717
• ISBN 13: 9780521391719
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 284