An instrument for measuring short intervals of time

Abstract This paper describes a meter for measuring short intervals of time. Full scale deflections of 0.001, 0.1 and 1.0 second can be obtained by the use of a selector switch. This meter will indicate the length of time a contact remains closed, or the interval of time between the closing of one circuit and the opening of another. The device has a linear acale for any chosem range. It measures time by the charge which flows to a condenser during the interval. The charge is found by reading the potential difference 0n the condenser with a sensitive vacuum-tube voltmeter.The theory of the circuit and its advantage over other devices for the same purpose are discussed.