Building Scientific Apparatus John H. Moore, Christopher C. Davis, and Michael A. Coplan is an English-language study book focused on the construction and design of scientific instruments. This reference work is indispensable for students and professionals in the natural sciences and chemistry, biology, and engineering.
This comprehensive guide covers the physical principles behind mechanical, optical, and electronic components of scientific equipment. The latest volume includes additional sections on detectors, low-temperature measurements, and high-pressure apparatus, as well as updated technical specifications and more than 400 illustrations and tables. The properties of materials and components used in industry are also discussed.
The practical approach to construction techniques—both within the laboratory and in specialized workshops—is explained step by step. Skills such as soldering, glassblowing, welding, and polishing are covered in depth.
This book serves as a guide for the design and construction processes of scientific equipment and is aimed at a wide range of scientists and students in various technical and natural science disciplines.