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Units of Measurements SI

Author: Marie-France Terrier

Publication date: April 10, 2024 | Lire en français

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     INTRODUCTION

    In the age of globalization, the international system of units, as we know it, seems obvious.

    This article presents its long and interesting history, as experienced by renowned scientists, its strict rules and exceptions.

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    KEYWORDS

    metrology   |   BIPM   |   metric system   |   physical quantity

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