Fundamentals of Low Temperature Experiments, Volume 1

Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-981-9238-79-8
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 366 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm

This book serves as a valuable resource for anyone venturing into the realm of low temperature experiments, offering a blend of theoretical understanding, practical guidance, laboratory techniques, and the latest advancements in the field. It provides a comprehensive overview, with concise yet insightful physics principles. The book also delves into the history and major developments in refrigeration and cryogenics. Readers might particularly appreciate the coverage of cutting-edge technologies, practical applications, and advancements in thermometry. Furthermore, it presents a meticulous compilation of materials properties data useful for conducting experiments at low temperatures. Setting itself apart, this book emphasizes a practical and accessible approach. With over 400 figures and more than 100 tables, it endeavors to provide clear explanations of laboratory techniques and technical methodologies, enabling readers to grasp essential concepts swiftly. The primary goal of this book is to equip experimental novices, including senior undergraduates and junior graduates, with the foundational knowledge necessary to embark on research in low temperature experiments. However, seasoned scientists and engineers will also benefit, as it offers insights into the latest research developments and practical tips for realizing homemade experimental setups.

Zielgruppe

Graduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Lin, Xi

Fachgebiete

• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften: Allgemeines
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Thermodynamik Festkörperphysik, Kondensierte Materie
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Thermodynamik Tieftemperaturphysik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter One: The Path to Absolute Zero.- Chapter Two: Cryogenic Liquid.- Chapter Three: Low Temperature Solid.- Chapter Four: Temperature Measurement.

Über Autor(innen)

Xi Lin is a professor at the International Center for Quantum Materials, Peking University, China. He attended college at the University of Science and Technology of China and obtained his Ph.D. in Physics from the Pennsylvania State University, USA. His research focuses on many-body problems in condensed matter physics, particularly on two-dimensional electron systems and quantum phase transitions, through the development of special experimental methods at low temperatures. He has also designed and built the world’s lowest-temperature cryogen-free refrigerator, reaching a base temperature of 0.09 mK.