Published June 7, 2012 | Version v1
Journal article

Can we measure structures to a precision better than the Planck length?

  • 1. NORDITA, Roslagstullsbacken 23, 106 91 Stockholm (Sweden)

Description

It was recently claimed that the Planck length is not a limit to the precision by which we can measure distances, but that instead it is merely the Planck volume that limits the precision by which we can measure volumes. Here, we investigate this claim and show that the argument does not support the conclusion. (paper)

Availability note (English)

Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/0264-9381/29/11/115011

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Classical and Quantum Gravity
Journal Volume
29
Journal Issue
11
Journal Page Range
[8 p.]
ISSN
0264-9381
CODEN
CQGRDG

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
43107961
Subject category
S79: ASTROPHYSICS, COSMOLOGY AND ASTRONOMY;
Descriptors DEI
ACCURACY; COSMOLOGICAL MODELS; COSMOLOGY; DISTANCE; LENGTH
Descriptors DEC
DIMENSIONS; MATHEMATICAL MODELS