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Achieve precision in angular measurements with the telescope-mirror-scale method. This practical guide explains how to combine a telescope, a plane mirror, and a movable scale to measure deflections and tangents. It covers the theory of corrections, the difference between primary and secondary uses, and how to manage errors to reach high accuracy.
Designed for applied work, the book provides clear procedures, from preparing the setup to performing a sequence of adjustments and tests. It emphasizes how to compute corrections directly on the observed readings, how to calibrate instruments, and how to interpret results in both relative and absolute terms. The discussed techniques are framed to help you plan measurements, assess precision, and decide when a correction can be safely omitted.
- How to apply fractional corrections to scale readings and to r (distance) for accurate results
- Differences between primary and secondary measurements and when each is used
- A step-by-step procedure for setup, focusing, alignment, and a series of adjustments and tests
- Practical notes on instrument selection, stability, and calibration for consistent results
Ideal for readers who work with precision optical measurements and want a structured approach to reduce errors in tan and related quantities.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book provides extensive and accessible guidance on the telescope-mirror-scale method for measuring small angles. The telescope-mirror-scale method plays a key role in a wide array of scientific endeavors, from astronomy to engineering. Written by an acknowledged expert in the field, this book thoroughly explores general and specific adjustments and tests, with numerous figures and diagrams illustrating concepts in an approachable way. The author details sources of error and their corrections and demonstrates how to calculate the closest adjustment for a desired precision of measurement. This book is an invaluable resource for both students and practitioners alike, providing a comprehensive examination of the telescope-mirror-scale method and the insights it offers into accurate angular measurement. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333508258_0
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