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The redefinition of the SI Units - We all know how to measure things. Why the change?

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  • Saturday, 09 March 2019
  • 13:30
  • Duration: 37 mins
  • Publication date: 27 Mar 2019
  • Location: conference room, Coventry Transport Museum, Coventry, United Kingdom
  • Part of event Robot Day

About the session

We all know how to measure things, Kilograms, Metres, Amperes, etc. because all have been defined by scientists. They are known as the SI Units, "Système International" Units, and agreed by all nations. However, some problems have been found leading to their redefinition, becoming effective this year.

John Turland will explain how the International System of Units works and why scientists are planning subtle but profound changes in the definitions of four of these units.

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    John Turland

    National Physical Laboratory

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