The Mechanics of Mechanical Watches and Clocks

by Longhan Xie, Ruxu Du, Du

Book Overview

"The Mechanics of Mechanical Watches and Clocks" presents historical views and mathematical models of mechanical watches and clocks. Although now over six hundred years old, mechanical watches and clocks are still popular luxury items that fascinate many people around the world. However few have examined the theory of how they work as presented in this book. The illustrations and computer animations are unique and have never been published before.
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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3642293077
• ISBN13: 9783642293078
• Release Date: September 2012
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 179 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.3" x 9.2"