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Quantum electrical standards

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Author(s)

Neil M. Zimmerman

Abstract

The ampere and other electrical units defined by international agreement are presently established through challenging experiments. A redefinition of those units based on quantum laws would enable a simpler and more reliable realization.
Citation
Physics Today

Citation

Zimmerman, N. (2010), Quantum electrical standards, Physics Today, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=923403 (Accessed April 7, 2025)

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Created August 2, 2010, Updated May 1, 2017