Introduction to Quantum Metrology: Quantum Standards and Instrumentation

By W. Nawrocki

Book Overview

Theoretical Background of Quantum Metrology.- Measures, Standards and Systems of Units.- Quantum Voltage Standards.- SQUID Detectors of Magnetic Flux.- Quantum Hall Effect.- Quantization of Electrical Conductance and Thermal Conductance in Nanostructures.- Single Electron Tunneling and Possible Current Standard.- Atomic Clocks and Time Scales.- Interferometers and Measurements of Length.- Scanning Probe Microscopes.- Other Quantum Detectors.- Standards of the Kilogram Based on Fundamental Physical Constants.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3319384791
• ISBN13: 9783319384795
• Release Date: October 2016
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 279 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"