A logarithmic taper potentiometer has a resistive element that either 'tapers' in from one end to the other, or is made from a material whose resistivity varies from one end to the other. This results in a device where output voltage is a logarithmic function of the slider position.
One of the Best Medical Schools. Harvard Medical School is ranked 1st overall out of all ranked medical schools, 1st for research, and 8th for primary care education. While every accredited medical school offers quality educational opportunities, in general, students at this school receive a fantastic medical education.
The first administrative organization of Harvard Medical School after its founding in 1782 took place in 1816 with the appointment of John Collins Warren as dean. He was a founder of the New England Journal of Medicine and Surgery and the first surgeon to demonstrate the use of ether anesthesia.