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July 1997

Nuts and Volts Magazine

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Features

The DC Volt

DC voltage is one of the most common measurements we make. But just what is a volt and how is it maintained?


The AC Volt

In the US, the DC volt is legally defined by the Josephson array — a super conducting quantum device with a highly repeatable output voltage. So how is the AC volt defined?


Turing Machines

Explore the concept of Turing Machines and experiment with a simple Turing Machine simulator.


A TRANSFORMER TUTORIAL

Much as we learn about ourselves from our mistakes, we can learn a great deal about transformers from their imperfections.



Projects

Electronic Stethoscope - Find That Noise!

Locate and diagnose mechanical problems with this electronic stethoscope.