Is E=mc^2 Confirmed with High Accuracy? NIST Experiment Provides Strong Evidence

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The recent NIST experiment has confirmed Einstein's equation E=mc² with high accuracy, providing strong evidence for its validity. This confirmation is significant for both theoretical physics and practical applications in energy-mass conversion. The findings were detailed in a release from NIST, emphasizing the precision of the measurements taken during the experiment. This breakthrough reinforces the foundational principles of modern physics.

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...to a high degree of accuracy. See http://www.nist.gov/public_affairs/releases/einstein.htm .
 
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