Published September 6, 2013 | Version v1
Journal article

Problems in implementing some of the new measurement unit definitions of the SI

  • 1. Torino (Italy)

Description

The paper illustrates and discusses some problems that should be taken into account, should the proposed use of fundamental constants in the definition of measurement units of the SI be implemented: (a) more base units being multi-dimensional, instead of fixing the present problems in this respect; (b) the multidimensionality in the definitions; (c) the use of CODATA adjusted values of the constants for this specific purpose; (d) formal issues in stipulating algebraic expressions of the definitions, and in respect to the rounding or truncation of the numerical values in their transformation from uncertain to exact values; (e) formal issues with the use of the integer number NA; (f) limitations that can arise from the stipulation of the values of several constants for the CODATA Task Group to continue performing in future meaningful least squares adjustments of the fundamental constants taking into account future data

Availability note (English)

Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/459/1/012042

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Physics. Conference Series (Online)
Journal Volume
459
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
[6 p.]
ISSN
1742-6596

Conference

Title
Measurement across physical and behavioural sciences
Acronym
2013 joint IMEKO (International Measurement Confederation) TC1-TC7-TC13 symposium
Dates
4-6 Sep 2013
Place
Genoa (Italy)

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
45015819
Subject category
S97: MATHEMATICAL METHODS AND COMPUTING;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
FUNDAMENTAL CONSTANTS; LEAST SQUARE FIT; TRANSFORMATIONS
Descriptors DEC
MATHEMATICAL SOLUTIONS; MAXIMUM-LIKELIHOOD FIT; NUMERICAL SOLUTION