£131.11

Springer Units of Measurement: History and SI Base Units Book

Name: Springer Units of Measurement: History and SI Base Units Book
Brand: Springer
Price: 131.11 GBP
Availability: InStock

Engineering Physics

This is the most expensive it has ever been. Walk away.

£131 today · previous high £131 · all-time low £130

NEW HERE?

Amazon shows you one price. We show you all of them.

Tosheroon watches Amazon prices so you don't have to. Every product on Amazon has a price history — we make it visible. Set the price you'd actually pay, and we'll email you the second it gets there. No app, no account, one email.

WHAT'S ON THIS PAGE

↓ Price chart
when this has been cheap or pricey

↓ Forecast
where the price is heading next

↓ Statistics
all-time high & low, recent range

↑ Price alert
name your number, we'll email you

Price History & Forecast

Grey patches = out of stock. Cheaper = lower on the chart. Hover for exact prices.

Last 29 days • 29 data points (No recent data available)

Historical

Generating forecast...

Price Distribution

Price distribution over 29 days • 2 price levels

Days at Price

Current Price

Price Analysis

Most common price: £131 (16 days, 55.2%)

Price range: £130 - £131

Price levels: 2 different prices over 29 days

Description

Explore the evolution of measurement with this comprehensive guide from the Springer Series in Materials Science. This book provides a deep look into the history of metrology, starting with its origins in Ancient India, to help readers understand how measurement standards have shaped our world. Designed for students and professionals in engineering physics, the text covers fundamental metrology concepts including basic, derived, and dimensionless quantities. It introduces quantity calculus and provides a critical examination of various three and four-dimensional systems of units used throughout history. By explaining why only four base units are required for a functional system of measurement, the book clarifies complex scientific principles. Readers will also learn about the Metre Convention and the historical creation of the International Bureau. This resource serves as an essential reference for anyone looking to master the fundamentals of measurement systems and the scientific principles that define them.

Key Features

Covers the historical origins of metrology, including a look at measurement practices in Ancient India.

Explains fundamental metrology concepts such as basic, derived, and dimensionless quantities.

Introduces the concept of quantity calculus to aid in scientific understanding.

Provides a critical examination of various three and four-dimensional systems of units.

Details the Metre Convention and the establishment of the International Bureau.

Part of the Springer Series in Materials Science, volume 122, for academic reliability.

Product Specifications

Brand: Springer
Format: paperback
ASIN: 3030439712
Category: Books > Subjects > Science, Nature & Maths > Engineering & Technology > Engineering Physics
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 24 June 2021
Listed Since: 28 May 2021

Barcode

No barcode data available

Springer Units of Measurement: History and SI Base Units Book

This is the most expensive it has ever been. Walk away.

Price History & Forecast

Price Distribution

Price Analysis

Description

Key Features

Product Specifications

Barcode

Similar Products You Might Like

Mass Metrology: The Newly Defined Kilogram: 155 (Springer Series in Materials Science, 155)

Proceedings of International Conference in Mechanical and Energy Technology: ICMET 2019, India: 174 (Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, 174)

Inspection of Medical Devices: For Regulatory Purposes (Series in Biomedical Engineering)

Quality Assured Measurement: Unification across Social and Physical Sciences (Springer Series in Measurement Science and Technology)

Molecular and Laser Spectroscopy: Advances and Applications: Volume 2

Encyclopaedia of Historical Metrology, Weights, and Measures: Volume 1: 56 (Science Networks. Historical Studies, 56)

Springer Data Science and Intelligent Applications ICDSIA 2020

Hybrid Computational Intelligence: Challenges and Applications (Hybrid Computational Intelligence for Pattern Analysis and Understanding)

Order from Force: A Natural History of the Vacuum (IOP Concise Physics)

Birkhauser Encyclopaedia of Historical Metrology Vol 2 (A-I)

Reference Materials in Measurement and Technology: Proceedings of the Third International Scientific Conference

The "Essence" of Network Security: An End-to-End Panorama: 163 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, 163)

Risks and Regulation of New Technologies (Kobe University Monograph Series in Social Science Research)

Cognitive Radio: Basic Concepts, Mathematical Modeling and Applications

Communication and Intelligent Systems: Proceedings of ICCIS 2020: 204 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, 204)

Intelligent Communication, Control and Devices: Proceedings of ICICCD 2018: 989 (Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, 989)

Praxiswissen in der Messtechnik: Arbeitsbuch für Techniker, Ingenieure und Studenten

Neural Networks for Robotics: An Engineering Perspective

International Conference on Innovative Computing and Communications: Proceedings of ICICC 2021, Volume 2: 1388 (Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, 1388)

Progress in Engineering Technology: Automotive, Energy Generation, Quality Control and Efficiency: 119 (Advanced Structured Materials, 119)

Basic Analysis V: Functional Analysis and Topology

International Conference on Innovative Computing and Communications: Proceedings of ICICC 2021, Volume 1: 1387 (Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, 1387)

History, Philosophy and Science Teaching: A Personal Story

Springer Advanced Functional Materials and Devices AFMD 2021