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Using the Kibble Principle for One-Step Traceability for Mass, Force, and Torque

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Author(s)

Stephan Schlamminger, Leon Chao, Zane Comden, John-Edward Draganov, Thapelo Given Mametja

Abstract

Many technologies contributed to the 2019 revision of the international system of units. Notable is a mechanical apparatus, the Kibble balance. It allows the precise comparison of electrical power to mechanical power with relative uncertainties close to 1 part in 10^8. Here, we show the basic principle of this device and discuss several exciting future applications.
Proceedings Title
Sensor and Measurement
Science International
Conference Dates
May 8-11, 2023
Conference Location
Nuremberg, DE
Conference Title
Sensor and Measurement Science International
Pub Type
Conferences

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Keywords

Kibble balance, revised SI, force measurements, torque measurements
Mass metrology and Force metrology

Citation

Schlamminger, S. , Chao, L. , Comden, Z. , Draganov, J. and Mametja, T. (2023), Using the Kibble Principle for One-Step Traceability for Mass, Force, and Torque, Sensor and Measurement Science International, Nuremberg, DE, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=936179 (Accessed October 9, 2025)

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Created May 8, 2023, Updated November 8, 2024
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