This book presents a highly integrated step-by-step approach to the design and construction of
low-temperature measurement apparatus. It is effectively two books in one: A textbook on
cryostat design techniques and an appendix data handbook that provides materials-property data
for carrying out that design. The main text encompasses a wide range of information written
for specialists without leaving beginning students behind. After summarizing cooling methods
Part I provides core information in an accessible style on techniques for cryostat design and
fabrication - including heat-transfer design selection of materials construction wiring and
thermometry accompanied by many graphs data and clear examples. Part II gives a practical
user's perspective of sample mounting techniques and contact technology. Part III applies the
information from Parts I and II to the measurement and analysis of superconductor critical
currents including in-depth measurement techniques and the latest developments in data
analysis and scaling theory. The appendix is a ready reference handbook for cryostat design
encompassing seventy tables compiled from the contributions of experts and over fifty years of
literature.
