Journey through the captivating history of timekeeping, from the enigmatic megaliths of Stonehenge to the cutting-edge precision of atomic clocks. Explore the scientific foundations of our attempts to measure time, unraveling the mysteries of sundials, water clocks, and mechanical clocks. Discover the relentless quest for accuracy that led to the development of quartz crystal oscillators and finally, the groundbreaking precision of atomic time. This comprehensive guide brings alive the fascinating story of our enduring fascination with time, and how our ingenuity has shaped the very fabric of our temporal existence.
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🗸 Author(s): Chad Orzel
🗸 Title: A Brief History of Timekeeping: The Science of Marking Time, from Stonehenge to Atomic Clocks
🗸 Rating : 4.6 from 5 stars (65 reviews)
🗸 Languange: English
🗸 Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
🗸 Supported Devices: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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