Dictionary Scientific Instruments by British Optical (11 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

8vo. xii, 335pp, blanks at rear for notes, frontis, double sided plates, further relevant pieces loosely inserted. Original brown grained cloth lettered in black. Extremes rubbed with slight wear; cloth to lower joint torn. Suite of double sided plates after text comprising pages 181-334.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book collects and defines a diverse inventory of scientific instruments and apparatus, the majority of which are of British origin, though the scope of the book is not limited to solely British inventions. Including over 1500 entries from the vast lexicon of scientific instruments, it serves both as a handy reference for the experienced scientist and an enlightening introduction for the uninitiated. Ranging from specialized instruments designed to perform a single task to complex ones with wide-reaching functions, this book provides readers with a glimpse into the extraordinary creativity and innovation that have shaped the scientific landscape across disciplines. Entries are accompanied by insightful historical background, detailed illustrations, the manufacturer and key number, and cross-references to related apparatus. Collectively, this collection reveals the close intertwining of scientific and technological advancements, showcasing the powerful role instrumentation plays in the scientific enterprise. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 356 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Condition: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 356 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 358 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

8vo. XII, 335, [15] pp. 5 plates (including frontispiece), 313 figures, blank section at rear for notes (here blank). Original tannish-brown cloth stamped in black paper label affixed to spine. Embossed stamp of Carnegie Institution [HALE]. Very good. An unusually nice copy. This work provides concise definitions and illustrations of a large number of scientific instruments in use at the beginning of the twentieth century, demonstrating the variety of instruments being manufactured in Britain. / The chapters include: Navigating instruments, Royal Meteorological Society, British Optical Glass, The Royal Observatory, Greenwich; Dictionary of British Scientific Instruments.…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 357 pages. 9.02x5.98x0.74 inches. This item is printed on demand.