'...Professor Dunlap's book is much to be welcomed.' Nature 'the book provides a clear and friendly exposition of many experimental topics...there are helpful references to standard texts relating to each of the chapters...this first edition of Professor Dunlap's book is much to be welcomed. It should provide valuable reading and support for large numbers of physics students'Nature '... this is a good general background read into the main areas of experimental physics, at an intermediate level, suitable for students contemplating experimental projects and for those of us who need rust removal.' Physics World Dec 89 'Should be very useful as a reference work for students in teaching and research laboratories.' Contemporary Physics