An introduction to metrology for engineering and technology professionals: Scientific metrology

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International System of Units (SI), metrology, fundamental constants.

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to introduce the existence and purpose of scientific metrology by making a review of its history, of its link to technology through the definition of the International System of Units (SI), and of the current state of the definitions of magnitudes.

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2024-09-26

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García-Benadí, A. (2024). An introduction to metrology for engineering and technology professionals: Scientific metrology. Revista De Tecnologia, (12), 69–77. Retrieved from https://revistes.iec.cat/index.php/RTEC/article/view/154148

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No. 12 (2024)

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