The axiomatization of Quantity Calculus, the logical foundations of DA

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The discussion centers on the incomplete axiomatization of Quantity Calculus (QC), which has persisted for over two centuries despite having only five basic elements: Standard (S), Unit (U), Dimension (D), and Quantity (Q). Participants seek clarity on the best definitions of these elements, particularly regarding the definition of Quantity (Q) in Dimensional Analysis (DA) and whether set theory, specifically Zermelo-Fraenkel set theory with the Axiom of Choice (ZFC), is suitable for a system analogous to algebra. Additionally, the conversation addresses the challenges posed by entities sharing the same dimensions and the existence of a list of derived quantities.

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  • Understanding of Quantity Calculus (QC) principles
  • Familiarity with Dimensional Analysis (DA)
  • Knowledge of Zermelo-Fraenkel set theory with the Axiom of Choice (ZFC)
  • Basic concepts of algebraic systems
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  • Research the official definitions of Quantity (Q) in Dimensional Analysis (DA)
  • Explore the implications of using ZFC in systems analogous to algebra
  • Investigate the challenges of axiomatizing systems with shared dimensions
  • Compile a comprehensive list of derived quantities in Quantity Calculus
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Mathematicians, physicists, and researchers in theoretical foundations of Quantity Calculus and Dimensional Analysis, as well as anyone interested in the logical structures underlying scientific measurement systems.

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I was intrigued reading * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantity_calculus" that after two centuries axiomatization of QC has not been completed, though there are only 5 basic elements and 4[3] concepts:
S[tandard],= U[nit], D[imension], Q[uantity]. I suppose nobody here has tackled the problem or knows the state of the art or can tell whether the task is unnecessary or impossible, but, with your help, I would like to examine the problem.

I tried to gather basic scientific information, I found a "formal? " definition of Q http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantity" in DA. Moreover, in the article * we read that QC... is "analogous" to a system of algebra with units instead of variables. Now, could you tell me if
1) VIM3's is the official, best definition available of Q
2) [you know or] where to find an appropriate definition of D in D[imensional] A[nalysis] and in relation to Q
3) set theory [arithmetics] ZFC is appropriate for a sistem "analogous" to algebra
4) the fact that different entities share same dimensions is an obstacle to axiomatization
5) there is a list of derived quantities
 
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question 3) is discussed in another thread
5) I know there is a list, but I can't remember where I saw it (there were some 30 items). It is not at wiki : "list of derived quantities". This question is not important
 
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