This book gives an in-depth look at the theory of thermal expansion of solids and the techniques for measuring this property. The individual chapters are written by 13 recognized experts on all aspects of the subject who collectively represent almost 500 years of professional activity. While the data presented in the text are mainly placed there to emphasize a point, the analyzed data on reference materials are assembled in the final chapter. The book is Volume I-4 in the CINDAS Data Series on Material Properties.
Foreword to The Series
Preface to The Series
Introduction
Chapter 1. : Generalized Theory of Thermal Expansion of Solids
Chapter 2. : Estimation Techniques and Selected Effects
Chapter 3. : Historical Perspective
Chapter 4. : Temperature Measurements in Solids
Chapter 5. : Pushrod Dilatometers
Chapter 6. : Thermal Expansion Measurements Using Optical Interferometry
Chapter 7. : Thermal Expansion By X-Ray Diffraction
Chapter 8. : High Sensitivity Expansivity Measurement Techniques
Chapter 9. : Twin-Telescope Methods
Chapter 10. : High-Speed Interferometric Techniques for Thermal Expansion Measurements At High Temperatures
Chapter 11. : Thermal Expansion of Reference Materials
Index
