News Are We Ready for the New Definition of the Kilogram?

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The discussion centers around the implementation of the new definition of the kilogram, which is now based on the Kibble balance and Planck's constant. Participants express their excitement about this change, with some celebrating by engaging in physical activities like walking and swimming, reflecting on the significance of measurement and data collection in their experiences. There is a lighthearted acknowledgment that the transition to this new standard may affect jobs related to the previous definition, specifically referencing the official kilogram cleaner at the BIPM in Paris. Overall, the conversation highlights a communal celebration of scientific advancement and personal reflection on measurement.
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Today is the day the new definition of the Kilogram based on the Kibble balance (aka Watt balance) and Plank's constant takes affect.
 
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gleem, you beat me to the punch!

Let's all celebrate by going out an measuring something!

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I celebrated by going for a long walk this morning to try to shed one of my spare kilograms. :woot:

I suppose this means that the official kilogram cleaner at the BIPM in Paris is now out of a job. :cry:
 
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I celebrated by going for a long walk this morning to try to shed one of my spare kilograms. :woot:

I suppose this means that the official kilogram cleaner at the BIPM in Paris is now out of a job. :cry:
I swam laps for a long time (3x15 minute intervals) with intervening soaks in a hot spa.

Contemplated measurement and data collection while watching the warm water mix with the deeper cold.
 

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