Die Geschichte der Vakuumtechnik |
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Authors: | Heinz Barfuss |
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Affiliation: | Pfeiffer Vacuum GmbH, Berliner Strasse 43, 35614 Asslar, Germany, Tel.: +49 (0) 6441 802‐317, Fax: +49 (0) 6441 802‐399 |
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Abstract: | History of vacuum technology With the article “history of vacuum technology” the author presents insights from the philosophical picture of the world 2500 years ago and the thesis of the existence of vacuum through the for 1900 years believed antithesis by Aristoteles, that nature does not allow the existence of vacuum and finally the experimental proof by von Guericke, the founder of vacuum technology, that vacuum exists. The article also highlights some genius scientist's, engineer's and inventor's achievements and milestones. Their scientific models, equations of kinetic gas theories and dynamics as well as experimental results and inventions led to the well appreciated conveniences of mobility, communication, medicine and research of today. |
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