Matter and Methods at Low Temperatures
Author: Frank Pobell
Matter and Methods at Low Temperatures is an advanced academic textbook covering the fundamental physics of low-temperature matter and the experimental techniques used in cryogenic science and engineering. It combines the physical properties of materials and cryogenic fluids with practical methods for achieving, maintaining, and measuring extremely low temperatures. Through its integrated treatment of theoretical principles and experimental techniques, the book provides a valuable foundation for understanding and developing low-temperature laboratory systems. Its extensive illustrations, data tables, and problem sets support both conceptual learning and practical problem-solving. The initial chapters examine the properties of cryogenic liquids, particularly helium and nitrogen, as well as the behavior of solid materials at low temperatures. Subsequent chapters address thermal contact and thermal isolation, helium-4 cryostats, closed-cycle refrigerators, and helium-3 cryostats. A substantial portion of the book is devoted to ultra-low-temperature refrigeration techniques, including helium-3/helium-4 dilution refrigeration, Pomeranchuk cooling, adiabatic demagnetization of paramagnetic salts, and adiabatic nuclear demagnetization. The book also explores temperature scales, temperature fixed points, and low-temperature thermometry, providing an extensive discussion of accurate temperature measurement under cryogenic conditions. The final chapters cover experimental methods for measuring heat capacity, thermal expansion, thermal conductivity, and magnetic properties of materials. Additional sections discuss cryogenic devices, practical design aids, and selected aspects of low-temperature electronics. By connecting physical principles with experimental instrumentation and measurement techniques, the book serves as a comprehensive reference for graduate students, condensed matter physicists, cryogenic engineers, and researchers working in superconductivity and advanced low-temperature technologies.
Read the introduction- Pages
- 461
- Language
- انگلیسی
- Reading level
- Intermediate
About the book
Matter and Methods at Low Temperatures is an advanced academic textbook covering the fundamental physics of low-temperature matter and the experimental techniques used in cryogenic science and engineering. It combines the physical properties of materials and cryogenic fluids with practical methods for achieving, maintaining, and measuring extremely low temperatures. Through its integrated treatment of theoretical principles and experimental techniques, the book provides a valuable foundation for understanding and developing low-temperature laboratory systems. Its extensive illustrations, data tables, and problem sets support both conceptual learning and practical problem-solving.
The initial chapters examine the properties of cryogenic liquids, particularly helium and nitrogen, as well as the behavior of solid materials at low temperatures. Subsequent chapters address thermal contact and thermal isolation, helium-4 cryostats, closed-cycle refrigerators, and helium-3 cryostats. A substantial portion of the book is devoted to ultra-low-temperature refrigeration techniques, including helium-3/helium-4 dilution refrigeration, Pomeranchuk cooling, adiabatic demagnetization of paramagnetic salts, and adiabatic nuclear demagnetization. The book also explores temperature scales, temperature fixed points, and low-temperature thermometry, providing an extensive discussion of accurate temperature measurement under cryogenic conditions.
The final chapters cover experimental methods for measuring heat capacity, thermal expansion, thermal conductivity, and magnetic properties of materials. Additional sections discuss cryogenic devices, practical design aids, and selected aspects of low-temperature electronics. By connecting physical principles with experimental instrumentation and measurement techniques, the book serves as a comprehensive reference for graduate students, condensed matter physicists, cryogenic engineers, and researchers working in superconductivity and advanced low-temperature technologies.
How this book helps
Design and analysis of ultra-low-temperature cooling systems.
Selection and operation of helium-3 and helium-4 cryostats.
Design and operation of helium-3/helium-4 dilution refrigerators.
Application of adiabatic demagnetization techniques for ultra-low-temperature cooling.
Investigation of thermal and magnetic properties of materials at low temperatures.
Design of thermal insulation and heat management systems.
Measurement of heat capacity, thermal conductivity, and thermal expansion.
Development of precision thermometry techniques in the millikelvin range.
Design and optimization of low-temperature physics laboratory equipment.
Development of cryogenic infrastructure for superconducting technologies and quantum computing.
What you will learn
Deep understanding of the physical principles governing matter at extremely low temperatures.
Knowledge of the thermodynamic properties of cryogenic fluids, particularly helium.
Ability to analyze and compare different ultra-low-temperature refrigeration techniques.
Understanding of the operating principles of dilution refrigerators and demagnetization systems.
Familiarity with precision thermometry in the millikelvin temperature range.
Ability to analyze thermal and magnetic behavior of materials at low temperatures.
Knowledge of experimental methods for measuring thermal properties of materials.
Understanding of thermal contact and insulation design in cryogenic systems.
Development of skills for designing and conducting advanced low-temperature experiments.
Establishment of a scientific and engineering foundation for working with superconducting quantum hardware.
Contributors
- Author
- Frank Pobell
Publication and reading details
- Publisher
- Springer
- Language
- انگلیسی
- Pages
- 461
- Format
- Text
- Reading level
- Intermediate
- Category
- Quantum Cryogenic Engineering
Book identifiers
- ISBN
- 978-3-540-46356-6