Title Gravitational experiments in the laboratory Author(s) Y. T. Chen;Alan Cook Publication Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 1993. Description 268pp. Abstract Note This book provides an up-to-date account of the precise experiments used to explore the nature of universal gravitation that can be performed in a terrestrial laboratory. The experiments required are at the limits of sensitivity of mechanical measurements. The problems of experiment design are discussed, and critical accounts given of the principal experiments testing the inverse square law and the principle of equivalence, and measuring the constant of gravitation. An analysis of the effects of noise and other disturbances is also provided, further highlighting the care that is needed in experimental design and performance. The motivation for undertaking such experiments is also discussed. The book will be of value to graduate students, researchers and teachers who are engaged in either theoretical or experimental studies of gravitation, and who wish to understand the nature and problems of laboratory experiments in this field. ISBN,Price 9780511563966 (EB) Classification 531.51 Keyword(s) 1. EBOOK 2. EBOOK - CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS 3. GRAVITY Item Type Book Multi-Media Links Click here for online book Circulation Data Accession#   Call# Status Issued To Return Due On Physical Location 008582   531.51/CHEN/008582  On Shelf     010513   531.51/CHEN/010513  On Shelf     OB0131   531.51/CHEN/OB0131  On Shelf     +Copy Specific Information