From Sundials to Atomic Clocks

From Sundials to Atomic Clocks
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Publisher : Courier Corporation
Total Pages : 322
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ISBN-10 : 9780486409139
ISBN-13 : 0486409139
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Book Synopsis From Sundials to Atomic Clocks by : James Jespersen

Download or read book From Sundials to Atomic Clocks written by James Jespersen and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clear and accessible introduction to the concept of time examines measurement, historic timekeeping methods, uses of time information, role of time in science and technology, and much more. Over 300 illustrations.


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