Light-based technologies for measurement
Wednesday, February 24, 2016 - 08:00
in Physics & Chemistry
Metrology ― the science of measurement ― plays an essential role in advancing science and technology. Precise definitions and measurements underpin almost all scientific and technological developments, from the astrophysical arena, such as sending a probe to Mars, through to the subatomic level, such as the discovery of the Higgs boson. What's more, metrology has practical applications that directly affect our everyday lives, such as determining the lifetime of lighting sources and color matching paints.