Stone to Silicon

Math & science · 2019

SI redefined by constants

The kilogram is no longer a metal cylinder but a fixed value of Planck's constant.

On 20 May 2019 all seven SI base units became defined by fixed physical constants. Any well-equipped lab can now realise them anywhere.

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