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Mathematics and measurement

Year: 2001

Type: article

Abstract: In this paper we describe the role that mathematics plays in measurement science at NIST. We first survey the history behind NIST's current work in this area, starting with the NBS Math Tables project of the 1930s. We then provide examples of more recent efforts in the application of mathematics to measurement science, including the solution of ill-posed inverse problems, characterization of the accuracy of software for micromagnetic modeling, and in the development and dissemination of mathematical reference data. Finally, we comment on emerging issues in measurement science to which mathematicians will devote their energies in coming years.

Source: Journal of Research of the National Institute of Standards and Technology

DOI: 10.6028/jres.106.011

Authors: R.F. Boisvert, M.J. Donahue, D.W. Lozier, R. McMichael, B.W. Rust

Institution: National Institute of Standards and Technology

Language: English

Topic: Scientific Measurement and Uncertainty Evaluation

Subfield: Instrumentation

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: bronze

Funders: National Institute of Standards and Technology, Information Technology Laboratory

OpenAlex ID: W2031402838

FWCI: 1.703

Cites: 34

Cited by: 45

Related to: 10