Schlamminger, S.
, Chao, L.
, Lee, V.
, Newell, D.
and Speake, C.
(2022),
Determination of the Gravitational Constant Using a BIPM Balance, Conference on Precision Electromagnetic Measurements, Wellington, NZ, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=935031
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Determination of the Gravitational Constant Using a BIPM Balance
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Abstract
With the torsion balance developed at the Bureau International des Poids et Mesures (BIPM), the Newtonian constant of gravitation, $G$, can be measured with two methods. In the Cavendish method, the external gravitational torque is obtained from the equilibrium angle of the torsional oscillator and its torsion constant, which itself is determined from the measured period and the calculated moment of inertia. For the servo method, an electrostatic counter torque is applied. The counter torque can be calculated from measurements of the potential differences and the capacitance gradients. The systematic effects entering both measurement modes are very different, leading to a robust combined result. We expect to present a new result at CPEM 2022.Proceedings Title
Conference on Precision Electromagnetic Measurements
Conference Dates
December 12-16, 2022
Conference Location
Wellington, NZ
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Conferences
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Keywords
Measurement, measurement techniques, measurement uncertainty, precision measurements, uncertainty.
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Created December 12, 2022, Updated November 8, 2024