From Sundials to Atomic Clocks: Understanding Time and Frequency, Second Revised Edition - Softcover
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This clear and accessible introduction to the concept of time examines forms of measurement, historic timekeeping methods, uses of time information, and the role of time in science and technology. It includes a fascinating survey of man-made clocks and watches, and more than 300 illustrations enliven its comprehensive treatment.
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This introduction to time focuses on measurement, historic methods of timekeeping, the uses of time information, and the role of time in science and technology. Other topics include the search for uniform time, the application of time to energy, communication, and transportation, and the role of the world's official timekeepers. More than 300 drawi
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