From Sundials to Atomic Clocks: Understanding Time and Frequency

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Book presenting an introduction to time, timekeeping, and the uses of time information, especially in the scientific and technical areas. Serves as introductory text for laymen.

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viii, 175 p. : ill. (some color)

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Jespersen, James & Fitz-Randolph, Jane December 1977.

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Book presenting an introduction to time, timekeeping, and the uses of time information, especially in the scientific and technical areas. Serves as introductory text for laymen.

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Jespersen, James & Fitz-Randolph, Jane. From Sundials to Atomic Clocks: Understanding Time and Frequency, book, December 1977; Washington D.C.. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc70421/: accessed March 19, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.

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