El Haddad, D.
, Chao, L.
, Seifert, F.
, Newell, D.
, Pratt, J.
and Schlamminger, S.
(2014),
Construction of a watt balance with the aim to realize the kilogram at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Digest on the Conference on Precision Electromagnetic Measurements, Rio de Janeiro, BR
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Construction of a watt balance with the aim to realize the kilogram at the National Institute of Standards and Technology
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Abstract
A redefinition of the International System of Units, the SI, is impending and could occur as early as 2017. After redefinition a means to realize the unit of mass is required. A watt balance is a promising device to realize the unit of mass at the kilogram level. At the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), construction of a new watt balance with the sole purpose to realize mass is currently ongoing.Proceedings Title
Digest on the Conference on Precision Electromagnetic Measurements
Conference Dates
August 24-29, 2014
Conference Location
Rio de Janeiro, BR
Conference Title
Conference on Precision Electromagnetic Measurements
Pub Type
Conferences
Keywords
fundamental electrical measurements, watt balance, Planck constant, SI units, mass metrology, revised SI
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Created July 31, 2014, Updated October 12, 2021