NMT 225(3-3-4)
Introduction to Vacuum Science and Technology
This hands-on laboratory course will provide an introduction to vacuum equipment and instrumentation and will consist of three major parts: 1) the basics of various pumps, including rotary pumps, dry pumps, turbo pumps, and cryo pumps; 2) the physical and chemical principles under- lying the design and use of high vacuums; and 3) vacuum measurements, leak detection, calibration and standards, and safety issues related to vacuum equipment.
PR: NMT 152
