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The Story of Electrical and Magnetic Measurements: From 500 BC to the 1940s

The Story of Electrical and Magnetic Measurements

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"The Story of Electrical and Magnetic Measurements" by Joseph F. Keithley is a physics book focused on Devices & Sensors. Best for students, educators, and scientifically curious readers.

"Joseph F. Keithley, a modern pioneer of instrumentation, brings you a fascinating history of electrical measurement from the ancient Greeks to the inventors of the early twentieth century. Written in a direct and fluent style, the book illuminates the lives of the most significant inventors in the field, including George Simon Ohm, Andre Marie Ampere, and Jean Baptiste Fourier. Chapter by chapter, meet the inventors in their youth and discover the origins of their lifelong pursuits of electrical measurement. Not only will you find highlights of important technological contributions, you will also learn about the tribulations and excitement that accompany the discoveries of these early masters. Included are nearly 100 rare photographs from museums around the world. THE STORY OF ELECTRICAL AND MAGNETIC MEASUREMENTS is a ""must read"" for students and practitioners of physics, electrical engineering, and instrumentation and metrology who want to understand the history behind modern day instruments." Sponsored by: IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Society

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Best For: Readers interested in the historical development of electrical and magnetic measurement techniques.
Focus: The evolution of electrical and magnetic measurements from ancient times through the 1940s, highlighting key inventors and their contributions.
Covers: Biographical sketches of significant inventors such as George Simon Ohm, Andre Marie Ampere, and Jean Baptiste Fourier, along with the historical context of their work.
Why It Matters: Understanding the origins and progress of measurement methods provides insight into the foundations of modern electrical and magnetic instrumentation.

"The Story of Electrical and Magnetic Measurements" by Joseph F. Keithley is a physics book focused on Devices & Sensors. Best for students, educators, and scientifically curious readers.

Topic: Devices & Sensors

Author: Joseph F. Keithley

Who this is for:

  • Physics students
  • Science-minded readers
  • Readers building technical understanding

Why this book matters: It provides structured coverage of physics concepts in a way that supports deeper understanding and continued study.

"Joseph F. Keithley, a modern pioneer of instrumentation, brings you a fascinating history of electrical measurement from the ancient Greeks to the inventors of the early twentieth century. Written in a direct and fluent style, the book illuminates the lives of the most significant inventors in the field, including George Simon Ohm, Andre Marie Ampere, and Jean Baptiste Fourier. Chapter by chapter, meet the inventors in their youth and discover the origins of their lifelong pursuits of electrical measurement. Not only will you find highlights of important technological contributions, you will also learn about the tribulations and excitement that accompany the discoveries of these early masters. Included are nearly 100 rare photographs from museums around the world. THE STORY OF ELECTRICAL AND MAGNETIC MEASUREMENTS is a ""must read"" for students and practitioners of physics, electrical engineering, and instrumentation and metrology who want to understand the history behind modern day instruments." Sponsored by: IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Society

AuthorJoseph F. Keithley
PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons
Published1999-01-01
ISBN-139780780311930
BindingPaperback
Pages264
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsScience
TopicDevices & Sensors

Format: Paperback

Length: 264 pages

Language: English

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