Principles of Electrical Measurement (Series in Sensors)

The field of electrical measurement continues to grow, with new techniques developed each year. From the basic thermocouple to cutting-edge virtual instrumentation, it is also becoming an increasingly "digital" endeavor. Books that attempt to capture the state-of-the-art in electrical measurement are quickly outdated. Recognizing the need for a text devoted to the major areas underlying modern electrical measurement, Slawomir Tumanski developed Principles of Electrical Measurement. This text builds a solid foundation in the necessary background concepts and fundamentals needed to develop and use modern electrical instruments. The author first introduces the fundamentals-including main terms and definitions, methods of estimating accuracy and uncertainty, and standards of electrical quantities-and the classical methods of measurement. He then delves into data acquisition, signal conditioning, and signal processing for both analog and digital signals. The final chapter examines computer measuring systems and virtual measurement techniques. By focusing on the aspects that are common to all types of electrical measurement, the book ensures a solid understanding that can be easily applied in practice. Whether used as an introduction to the field or as a reference to the essential concepts, Principles of Electrical Measurement provides the knowledge necessary to develop measurement solutions for any application. X-ray crystallography has long been a vital method for studying the structure of proteins and other macromolecules. As the importance of proteins continues to grow, in fields from biochemistry and biophysics to pharmaceutical development and biotechnology, many researchers have found that a knowledge of X-ray diffraction is an indispensable tool. In this new edition of his essential work, Dr. Jan Drenth, recognized internationally for his numerous contributions to crystallographic research, has provided an up-to-date and technically rigorous introduction to the subject. Principles of Protein X-ray Crystallography provides the theoretical background necessary to understand how the structure of proteins is determined at atomic resolution. It is intended to serve as an introduction for graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and established scientists who want to use protein crystallography in their own endeavors, or need to understand the subject in order to critically evaluate the literature. New additions to the book include a section on twinning, an additional chapter on crystal growth and a discussion of single-wavelength anomalous dispersion (SAD). Reviews: "The new edition ... will bring important and significant, and timely, coverage of twinning and of SAD phasing."--Professor John Helliwell, Department of Chemistry, University of Manchester "a complete and up to date ... single source of theory." - Duncan McRee, President, ActiveSight About the Authors: Dr. Jan Drenth is a professor emeritus at the Laboratory of Biophysical Chemistry at the University of Groningen, The Netherlands. Contributing author Dr. Jeroen R. Mesters Ph. D. is a Senior Research Assistant at the Institute of Biochemistry, University of Luebeck, Germany X-ray crystallography has long been a vital method for studying the structure of proteins and other macromolecules. As the importance of proteins continues to grow, in fields from biochemistry and biophysics to pharmaceutical development and biotechnology, many researchers have found that a knowledge of X-ray diffraction is an indispensable tool. In this new edition of his essential work, Dr. Jan Drenth, recognized internationally for his numerous contributions to crystallographic research, has provided an up-to-date and technically rigorous introduction to the subject. Principles of Protein X-ray Crystallography provides the theoretical background necessary to understand how the structure of proteins is determined at atomic resolution. It is intended to serve as an introduction for graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and established scientists who want to use protein crystallography in their own endeavors, or need to understand the subject in order to critically evaluate the literature. New additions to the book include a section on twinning, an additional chapter on crystal growth and a discussion of single-wavelength anomalous dispersion (SAD). Reviews:'The new edition... will bring important and significant, and timely, coverage of twinning and of SAD phasing.'– Professor John Helliwell, Department of Chemistry, University of Manchester'a complete and up to date... single source of theory.'– Duncan McRee, President, ActiveSight About the Authors: Dr. Jan Drenth is a professor emeritus at the Laboratory of Biophysical Chemistry at the University of Groningen, The Netherlands. Contributing author Dr. Jeroen R. Mesters Ph.D. is a Senior Research Assistant at the Institute of Biochemistry, University of Luebeck, Germany.

the Field Of Electrical Measurement Continues To Grow, With New Techniques Developed Each Year. From The Basic Thermocouple To Cutting-edge Virtual Instrumentation, It Is Also Becoming An Increasingly Digital Endeavor. Books That Attempt To Capture The State-of-the-art In Electrical Measurement Are Quickly Outdated. Recognizing The Need For A Text Devoted To The Major Areas Underlying Modern Electrical Measurement, Slawomir Tumanski Developed Principles Of Electrical Measurement.

this Text Builds A Solid Foundation In The Necessary Background Concepts And Fundamentals Needed To Develop And Use Modern Electrical Instruments. The Author First Introduces The Fundamentals-including Main Terms And Definitions, Methods Of Estimating Accuracy And Uncertainty, And Standards Of Electrical Quantities-and The Classical Methods Of Measurement. He Then Delves Into Data Acquisition, Signal Conditioning, And Signal Processing For Both Analog And Digital Signals. The Final Chapter Examines Computer Measuring Systems And Virtual Measurement Techniques. By Focusing On The Aspects That Are Common To All Types Of Electrical Measurement, The Book Ensures A Solid Understanding That Can Be Easily Applied In Practice.

whether Used As An Introduction To The Field Or As A Reference To The Essential Concepts, Principles Of Electrical Measurement Provides The Knowledge Necessary To Develop Measurement Solutions For Any Application.

Principles Of Protein X-ray Crystallography Provides The Theoretical Background Necessary To Understand How The Structure Of Proteins Is Determined At Atomic Resolution. It Is Intended To Serve As In Introduction For Graduate Students, Postdoctoral Researchers, And Established Scientists Who Want To Use Protein Crystallography In Their Own Endeavors, Or Need To Understand The Subject In Order To Critically Evaluate The Literature. New Additions To The Book Include A Section On Twinning, An Additional Chapter On Crystal Growth And A Discursion Of Single-wavelength Anomalous Dispersions (sad).--jacket. Ch. 1. Crystallizing A Protein -- Ch. 2. X-ray Sources And Detectors -- Ch. 3. Crystals -- Ch. 4. Theory Of X-ray Diffraction By A Crystal -- Ch. 5. Average Reflection Intensity And Distribution Of Structure Factor Data -- Ch. 6. Special Forms Of The Structure Factor -- Ch. 7. The Solution Of The Phase Problem By The Isomorphous Replacement Method -- Ch. 8. Phase Improvement -- Ch. 9. Anomalous Scattering In The Determination Of The Protein Phase Angles And The Absolute Configuration -- Ch. 10. Molecular Replacement -- Ch. 11. Direct Methods -- Ch. 12. Laue Diffraction -- Ch. 13. Refinement Of The Model Structure -- Ch. 14. The Combination Of Phase Information. Jan Drenth ; With Major Contribution From Jeroen Mesters. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. X-ray crystallography is a vital method for determining the structure of macromolecules. As the importance of solving protein structures continues to grow in fields ranging from basic biochemistry and biophysics to pharmaceutical development and biotechnology, more and more researchers have found that knowledge of X-ray diffraction is an indispensable tool. Professor Drenth, recognized internationally for his contributions to crystallographic research, has provided a technically rigorous introduction to the subject. This book provides the theoretical background necessary to understand how the structure of proteins is determined at atomic resolution. Suitable both as a text and reference work, Principles of Protein X-Ray Crystallography, Second Edition, is aimed at graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and established scientists who want to apply protein crystallography in their own work or need to critically evaluate the literature. This second edition includes many new developments in the field that have occurred since the appearance of the first edition. X-ray crystallography is an established method for studying the structure of proteins and other macromolecules. As the importance of proteins grows, researchers in many fields have found that a working knowledge of X-ray diffraction is an indispensable tool. In this new edition of his essential work, the internationally recognized researcher Dr. Jan Drenth offers an up-to-date and technically rigorous introduction to the subject, providing the theoretical background necessary to understand how the structure of proteins is determined at atomic resolution. New material in the 3rd edition includes a section on twinning, an additional chapter on crystal growth and a discussion of single-wavelength anomalous dispersion. Cover Page......Page 1 Title Page......Page 4 ISBN 0750310383......Page 5 Contents......Page 6 1 Introduction to Measurements......Page 14 2 Fundamentals of Electrical Measurements......Page 26 3 Classic Electrical Measurements......Page 86 4 Processing of the Analogue Measurement Signals......Page 134 5 Digital Processing of the Measurement Signals......Page 218 Missing 293-297......Page 306 6 Computer Measuring Systems......Page 357 Index......Page 469 Building a foundation in the necessary background concepts and fundamentals needed to develop and use electrical instruments, the author introduces classical methods before delving into such topics as data acquisition, signal conditioning, applications of computers and digital signal processors in measurement, and virtual measurement techniques.