Vacuum plays an important role in science and technology. The study of interaction of charged particles neutrals and radiation with each other and with solid surfaces requires a vacuum environment for reliable investigations. Vacuum has contributed to major advancements made in nuclear science space metallurgy electrical/electronic technology chemical engineering transportation robotics and many other fields. This book is intended to assist students scientists technicians and engineers with understanding the basics of vacuum science and technology for application in their projects. The fundamental theories concepts devices applications and key inventions are discussed. |Vacuum Science Technology and Applications | Chemistry