Pyrometry: A Practical Treatise on the Measurement of High Temperatures

This treatise offers a clear, systematic introduction to the science of measuring high temperatures, a task that underpins everything from steelmaking to laboratory research. Drawing on more than a decade of advances since its first edition, the author explains the fundamental standards of temperature and the limitations of traditional gas thermometers, then moves quickly to modern alternatives. Readers will gain a solid grounding in the principles that make accurate pyrometry possible, without needing a deep background in physics.

The book then surveys the main families of pyrometers—thermo‑electric, resistance, radiation, optical and calorimetric—detailing how each device converts heat into readable signals. Practical sections describe common instrument layouts, calibration methods, and troubleshooting tips, supported by sixty‑nine clear illustrations that show everything from junction wiring to recorder mechanisms. Whether you are overseeing a furnace, calibrating a lab setup, or simply curious about how temperature is quantified at extreme ranges, the guide equips you to choose and maintain the right tool with confidence.