Vacuum: From Art to Exact Science.

Lafferty, James M.

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Publication Date: 1981-Nov

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Vacuum: From Art to Exact Science.

Lafferty, James M.

Physics Today, v34 n11 p211-31 Nov 1981

Reviews the history of vacuum technology. Includes vacuum pump developments (mechanical, ion, and cyrogenic pumps), measurement techniques, the development of the American Vacuum Society, and electronics in vacuum technology. (JN)

Descriptors: College Science, Electronics, Higher Education, Instrumentation, Measurement Equipment, Organizations (Groups), Physics, Science Education, Science Equipment, Science History

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Language: English

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