Measurement Science and Technology: a historical perspective

Abstract

A look at the history of this journal reveals some significant trends in the evolution of measurement science and shows how key papers published in the journal have influenced these developments.

Fabrication and multifunction integration of microfluidic chips by femtosecond laser direct writing

“…46,47 Typically, when a single photon does not have enough energy to excite an electron from the valence to the conduction band, absorption of laser energy can occur through a nonlinear process, which is known as multiphoton absorption. 48,49 This nonlinear absorption allows not only 3D microfabrication with a spatial resolution far beyond the optical diffraction limit to be achieved, but also processing capability towards a wide range of materials including both soft polymeric materials [50][51][52][53][54] and hard inorganic materials. 46,[55][56][57][58][59] In typical subtractiontype FsLDW micromachining, chemical or physical properties of the target material are changed permanently in the laser irradiated region which is controlled by preprogrammed patterns.…”

Second‐Hand Signals: How and Why Firms Are Being Referenced in Scientific Publications

“…Scientific instruments have a significant impact on the outcome of scientific experimentation (Rosenberg, ; Dewhurst, ). Researchers in charge of purchasing instruments therefore have a clear interest in searching for and selecting state of the art products .…”

Measurement Science and Technology at 2015

“…Richard retired from the Editorial Board at the end 2014. If you have not yet read it, Richard's historical review [6] of the journal from its birth as the world's first measurement journal, and first research journal produced by the Institute of Physics, is particularly interesting. We wish Richard well, thank him for his many contributions to the journal's development over two decades and welcome Fulvio Scarano of the University of Delft in his role as the new Topical Reviews Editor.…”