Schlamminger, S.
, Chao, L.
, Lee, V.
, Newell, D.
, Pratt, J.
and Speake, C.
(2022),
Precision Engineering For Gravitational Experiments, American Society of Precision Engineering, Bellevue, WA, US, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=935354
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Precision Engineering For Gravitational Experiments
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Abstract
Four fundamental forces, or technically more correct interactions, are known in physics. The gravitational force is one of them and is a mysterious one. Gravity has an infinite range, just like the electromagnetic interaction. However, in contrast to electromagnetic forces, gravitational ones are always attractive and can't be shielded. In addition, the gravitational force is some 40 orders of magnitude weaker than the electrostatic one. These properties make it challenging to measure gravitational forces in the laboratory precisely.Proceedings Title
American Society of Precision Engineering
Conference Dates
October 10-14, 2022
Conference Location
Bellevue, WA, US
Conference Title
Annual Meeting of the American Society of Precision Engineering
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Conferences
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precision engineering, gravitational constant
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Created October 10, 2022, Updated November 8, 2024