Decoding the Mechanisms of Antikythera Astronomical Device (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016)

This book presents a systematic design methodology for decoding the interior structure of the Antikythera mechanism, an astronomical device from ancient Greece. The historical background, surviving evidence and reconstructions of the mechanism are introduced, and the historical development of astronomical achievements and various astronomical instruments are investigated. Pursuing an approach based on the conceptual design of modern mechanisms and bearing in mind the standards of science and technology at the time, all feasible designs of the six lost/incomplete/unclear subsystems are synthesized as illustrated examples, and 48 feasible designs of the complete interior structure are presented. This approach provides not only a logical tool for applying modern mechanical engineering knowledge to the reconstruction of the Antikythera mechanism, but also an innovative research direction for identifying the original structures of the mechanism in the future. In short, the book offers valuable new insights for all readers who are interested in the Antikythera mechanism.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag
Country of origin:	Germany
Release date:	August 2016
First published:	2016
Authors:	Jian-Liang Lin • Hong-Sen Yan
Dimensions:	235 x 155mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	281
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016
ISBN-13:	978-3-662-51597-6
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Teaching of a specific subject Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > History of science Books > Professional & Technical > Mechanical engineering & materials > Mechanical engineering > Engines & power transmission > General Promotions
LSN:	3-662-51597-0
Barcode:	9783662515976

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