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The Uncertainty in Physical Measurements: An Introduction to Data Analysis in the Physics Laboratory
Paolo Fornasini
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paperback. An introduction to the treatment of uncertainty in a phenomenological way, based on examples taken from laboratory experience and distinguishing the causes of uncertainty (there are more than just random errors and Gaussian distributions to consider). Num Pages: 301 pages, 15 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PDDM; PHS; TBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 430.
The scienti c method is based on the measurement of di erent physical qu- tities and the search for relations between their values. All measured values of physical quantities are, however, a ected by uncertainty. Understanding the origin of uncertainty, evaluating its extent, and suitably taking it into account in data analysis, are fundamental steps for assessing the global accuracy of physical laws and the degree of reliability of their technological applications. The introduction to uncertainty evaluation and data analysis procedures is generally made in laboratory courses for freshmen. During my long-lasting teaching experience, I had the feeling of some ... Read more
The scienti c method is based on the measurement of di erent physical qu- tities and the search for relations between their values. All measured values of physical quantities are, however, a ected by uncertainty. Understanding the origin of uncertainty, evaluating its extent, and suitably taking it into account in data analysis, are fundamental steps for assessing the global accuracy of physical laws and the degree of reliability of their technological applications. The introduction to uncertainty evaluation and data analysis procedures is generally made in laboratory courses for freshmen. During my long-lasting teaching experience, I had the feeling of some ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer United States
Number of pages
301
Condition
New
Number of Pages
289
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781441926944
SKU
V9781441926944
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About Paolo Fornasini
Since 1978, the author has worked on x-ray spectroscopy (XAFS) with Synchrotron Radiation. He participated in the realization of the PWA laboratories at Adone (Frascati) and of the italian beamline BM08-Gilda at ESRF (Grenoble). He regularly performs XAFS measurements at international synchrotron facilities, including Adone (Frascati), LURE (Orsay), ESRF (Grenoble). Prof. Fornasini has also developed a software package for the analysis of EXAFS, specifically ... Read more
Reviews for The Uncertainty in Physical Measurements: An Introduction to Data Analysis in the Physics Laboratory
From the reviews: "Aiming to fill the gap between tutorial-type resources and specialized treatises, this volume, which has been tested by Fornasini’s students in laboratory courses, offers a very clear, concise didactic approach to evaluating uncertainty. Actual worked examples are noted throughout the text, along with numerous figures depicting representative problems. Fornasini … addresses issues of uncertainty ... Read more