Title :
Fundamental constants - the ultimate metric
Author_Institution :
Nat. Res. Council, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Abstract :
The proposed changes to the SI are generating considerable debate and discussion not just in metrology but also in the field of fundamental constants. This is an excellent time to reflect on general topics involving fundamental constants, units and the SI. In particular, it is useful to prepare for some of the obvious questions that will be forthcoming from the general public.
Keywords :
constants; measurement standards; units (measurement); SI; fundamental constant; measurement units; Elementary particles; Equations; Mathematical model; Metrology; Physics; Silicon; Sports equipment; Measurement standards; fundamental constants; measurement units; metrology; physics;
Conference_Titel :
Precision Electromagnetic Measurements (CPEM), 2012 Conference on
Conference_Location :
Washington, DC
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-0439-9
DOI :
10.1109/CPEM.2012.6250629
