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Leybold Fundamentals of Vacuum Technology Wiki

Understand how vacuum pumps work with an overview of the main subjects relating to vacuum technology, including an introduction to the fundamental physics involved.

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Vacuum symbols
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References and sources

Vacuum symbols

Vacuum symbols

A glossary of symbols commonly used in vacuum technology diagrams as a visual representation of pump types and parts in pumping systems

Glossary of units

Glossary of units

An overview of measurement units used in vacuum technology and what the symbols stand for, as well as the modern equivalents of historical units

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References and sources

References, sources and further reading related to the fundamental knowledge of vacuum technology

Vacuum symbols

A glossary of symbols commonly used in vacuum technology diagrams as a visual representation of pump types and parts in pumping systems

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