Lord Kelvin: His influence on electrical measurements and units (History and Management of Technology)
Product details
| Management number | 231993929 | Release Date | 2026/06/18 | List Price | $24.12 | Model Number | 231993929 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | |||||||||
Lord Kelvin (William Thomson), arguably Britain's most eminent scientist after Newton, spent much of his life in work which led to the development of today's electrical units and standards. Despite his influence, there are few biographies of stature (largely due to the abstruse nature of much of his technical research). This treatment concentrates upon his work in three phases; discovery of the fundamental concepts and coding them into universal laws, leading the adoption of the metric system, and securing worldwide use of units and standards (now the IEC system). Read more
| ISBN10 | 0863412378 |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 978-0863412370 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | The Institution of Engineering and Technology |
| Dimensions | 6.14 x 0.31 x 9.21 inches |
| Item Weight | 12 ounces |
| Print length | 120 pages |
| Publication date | June 30, 1992 |
Bestseller ranking
U-Bolt Kits
Customers who viewed this product also viewed
Electronics
Correction of product information
If you notice any omissions or errors in the product information on this page, please use the correction request form below.
Correction Request Form