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Reliability in scientific research : improving the dependability of measurements, calculations, equipment, and software /

"Covering many techniques widely used in research, this book will help researchers in the physical sciences and engineering solve troublesome, and potentially very time consuming, problems in their work. The book deals with technical difficulties that often arise unexpectedly during the use of...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Walker, I. R., 1961-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, ©2011.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:"Covering many techniques widely used in research, this book will help researchers in the physical sciences and engineering solve troublesome, and potentially very time consuming, problems in their work. The book deals with technical difficulties that often arise unexpectedly during the use of various common experimental methods, as well as with human error. It provides preventive measures and solutions for such problems, thereby saving valuable time for researchers. Some of the topics covered are: sudden leaks in vacuum systems, electromagnetic interference in electronic instruments, vibrations in sensitive equipment, and bugs in computer software. The book also discusses mistakes in mathematical calculations, and pitfalls in designing and carrying out experiments. Each chapter contains a summary of its key points, to give a quick overview of important potential problems and their solutions in a given area"--
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xxi, 587 pages) : illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780511780608
0511780605
9780511919039
0511919034
9780511915260
0511915268
9780511917073
0511917074
1280120711
9781280120718