Title :
A precision, guarded resistance measuring facility
Author :
Wyeth, F. H. ; Higley, J. B. ; Shirk, W. H.
Author_Institution :
Leeds & Northrup Company, Philadelphia, Pa.
Abstract :
The bridge principle was first introduced by S. H. Christie in 1833. Sir Charles Wheatstone in 1843 called attention to Christie´s work and applied the bridge to the comparison of resistances.1 Since that time, the network has been known as a Wheatstone bridge.
Keywords :
Batteries; Bridge circuits; Detectors; Electrical resistance measurement; Insulation; Resistance; Standards;
Journal_Title :
American Institute of Electrical Engineers, Part I: Communication and Electronics, Transactions of the
DOI :
10.1109/TCE.1958.6372374
