| Description |
1 online resource (xxviii, 673 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; ABOUT THE AUTHOR; CONTACT INFORMATION; DISCLAIMER; PART I: CRYOSTAT DESIGN AND MATERIALS SELECTION; 1 Introduction to Measurement Cryostats and Cooling Methods; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Cryogenic liquids; 1.3 Introduction to measurement cryostats; 1.4 Examples of measurement cryostats and cooling methods-low transport current ((omitted) 1 A); 1.5 Examples of measurement cryostats and cooling methods-high transport current ((omitted) 1 A); 1.6 Addenda: safety and cryogen handling; 1.7 References; 2 Heat Transfer at Cryogenic Temperatures |
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2.1 Introduction2.2 Heat conduction through solids; 2.3 Heat conduction through gases (and liquids); 2.4 Radiative heat transfer; 2.5 Heat conduction across liquid/solid interfaces; 2.6 Heat conduction across solid/solid interfaces; 2.7 Heat conduction across solid/gas interfaces; 2.8 Other heat sources; 2.9 Examples of heat-transfer calculation; 2.10 References; 3 Cryostat Construction; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Material selection for cryostat parts; 3.3 Joining techniques; 3.4 Construction example for a basic dipper probe; 3.5 Sizing of parts for mechanical strength |
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3.6 Mechanical motion at cryogenic temperature3.7 Vacuum techniques and seals for cryogenic use; 3.8 Addenda: high and ultrahigh vacuum techniques; 3.9 References; 4 Wiring and Connections; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Wire selection; 4.3 Insulation selection; 4.4 Heat sinks for instrumentation leads; 4.5 Solder connections; 4.6 Sensitive dc voltage leads: techniques for minimizing thermoelectric voltages; 4.7 Vacuum electrical lead-throughs; 4.8 Radio-frequency coaxial cables; 4.9 High-current leads; 4.10 Flexible current leads; 4.11 References; 5 Temperature Measurement and Control |
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5.1 Thermometer selection (1-300 K)5.2 Selection of thermometers for use in high magnetic fields; 5.3 Thermometer installation and measurement procedures; 5.4 Controlling temperature; 5.5 Addendum: reference compendium of cryogenic-thermometer properties and application techniques; 5.6 References; 6 Properties of Solids at Low Temperatures; 6.1 Specific heat and thermal diffusivity; 6.2 Thermal expansion/contraction; 6.3 Electrical resistivity; 6.4 Thermal conductivity; 6.5 Magnetic susceptibility; 6.6 Mechanical properties; 6.7 References |
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PART II: ELECTRICAL TRANSPORT MEASUREMENTS: SAMPLE HOLDERS AND CONTACTS7 Sample Holders; 7.1 General principles for sample-holder design; 7.2 Four-lead and two-lead electrical transport measurements; 7.3 Bulk sample holders; 7.4 Thin-film sample holders; 7.5 Addenda; 7.6 References; 8 Sample Contacts; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Definition of specific contact resistivity and values for practical applications; 8.3 Contact techniques for high-current superconductors; 8.4 Contact techniques for film superconductors; 8.5 Example calculations of minimum contact area |
| Summary |
Aimed at a broad readership across applied science, this illustrated text builds a consistent, self-supporting knowledge base of low-temperature apparatus design. Many recent developments in measurement techniques, superconductors, and scaling theory not previously published are covered |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
| Subject |
Low temperatures -- Measurement
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Low temperatures -- Instruments
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Low temperature research.
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Superconductors.
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superconductor.
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SCIENCE -- Mechanics -- Thermodynamics.
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Low temperature research
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Low temperatures -- Instruments
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Low temperatures -- Measurement
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Superconductors
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2006010332 |
| ISBN |
0198570546 |
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9780198570547 |
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9780191524691 |
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0191524697 |
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9786611160388 |
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6611160388 |
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1435606841 |
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9781435606845 |
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1281160385 |
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9781281160386 |
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