Taylor, B.
and Mohr, P.
(1998),
On the Redefinition of the Kilogram, None
(Accessed January 14, 2026)
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On the Redefinition of the Kilogram
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B N. Taylor,
Abstract
A new definition of the kilogram based on the Einstein relations E = mc^2 and E = hv is proposed, motivated by the recent progress at the National Institute of Standards and Technology in developing a moving-coil watt balance. Such a balance together with the definition promises to provide a practical means of directly calibrating standards of mass.Citation
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Keywords
International System of Units, kg, kilogram, Planck constant, SI, watt balance
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Created August 5, 1998, Updated October 12, 2021