CHAPTER 5: TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT

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FIG. 5.1
Metallic resistance thermometers: resistance vs. temperature characteristics

FIG. 5.2
Semiconductor-like resistance thermometers: resistance vs. temperature curves

FIG. 5.3
Voltage-thermometer characterisitics: diode sensors and thermocouples

FIG. 5.4
Capacitance thermometers

FIG. 5.5
Comparison of dimensionless sensitivity of various commercial cryogenic thermometers

FIG. 5.6
Normalized temperature resolution of commercial cryogenic thermometers, deltaT/T

FIG. 5.7
Temperature errors from magnetic field: comparison of various sensors

FIG. 5.8
Detailed temperature error curves at different magnetic fields for various zirconiumÐoxynitride thermometers

FIG. 5.9
Detailed temperature error curves at different magnetic fields for a range of carbon-glass-resistance thermometers

FIG. 5.10
Detailed temperature error curves at different magnetic fields for platinum-resistance thermometers

FIG. 5.11
Arrangement for removing thermometer canisters greased in place without damage

FIG. 5.12
Bolt-on copper bobbin and copper block for thermally anchoring thermometers and leads

FIG. 5.13
Ideal arrangement for thermometer location

FIG. 5.14
Schematic diagram of a four-lead thermometer measurement

FIG. 5.15
OnÐoff temperature controller operation

FIG. 5.16
Proportional controller operation

FIG. 5.17
Typical packaging for wire-wound platinum or rhodiumÐiron resistance thermometers

FIG. 5.18
Typical strain-free mounting for carbonÐglass and germanium resistance thermometers

References
Listing of all References for Chapter 5 Figures