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An old McLeod gauge used for high precision measurement of vacuum.
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SVC Technical Resources
Historical Timeline of Vacuum Coating and Vacuum/Plasma Technology
Lesker Tech
Tutorials on basic Vacuum Concepts, Pumps, Gauges
A large vacuum chamber used for conducting experiments that simulate the conditions of space
Fundamentals of Vacuum Technology (Oerlikon Leybold)
Vacuum & Coating Technology
Online Scientific Journal/ Trade Magazine
A cutaway view of a turbomolecular pump that is used to achieve high vacuum
A Short History of Vacuum Terminology and Technology
Includes RCA’s charts on “Vapor Pressures of the Elements”
The Belljar
Information on Vacuum Technology for hobbyists, students and educators
A physical vapor deposition (PVD) vacuum chamber used for the production of coatings.