Project: Implementing the new kelvin 2

New methods to determine a comprehensive and low-uncertainty temperature dataset In 2018, the kelvin – the SI base unit of temperature – will be redefined in terms of the fundamental Boltzmann constant, as part of the international effort to make a logical, coherent and complete system of units for the foreseeable future. To guarantee a successful transition, the redefinition must be founded on robust primary thermometry methods and results. In particular, a robust dataset is required that details deviations between temperatures founded on the current rather than the new kelvin definition. This project will build upon the achievements of the preceding EMRP project SIB01 InK by extending the capabilities developed into areas previously unexplored, such as ultralow temperatures in the range of 0.0009 K to 1 K. The new methods and data developed will complete the remaining gaps in knowledge required to establish a comprehensive low-uncertainty dataset, ensuring the definition is achieved and disseminated effectively.

Acronym 15SIB02 InK 2 (Reference Number: 15SIB02)
Duration 01/06/2016 - 01/06/2019
Project Topic Metrology
Project Results
(after finalisation)
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Network EMPIR
Call EMPIR CALL 2015

Project partner

Number Name Role Country
1 NPL Management Limited Coordinator United Kingdom
2 Centro Español de Metrología Partner Spain
3 Conservatoire national des arts et metiers Partner France
4 Agencia Estatal Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas Partner Spain
5 Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica Partner Italy
6 Laboratoire national de métrologie et d'essais Partner France
7 Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt Partner Germany
8 Turkiye Bilimsel ve Teknolojik Arastirma Kurumu Partner Türkiye
9 Teknologian tutkimuskeskus VTT Oy Partner Finland
10 Aalto-korkeakoulusäätiö sr Partner Finland
11 Royal Holloway and Bedford New College Partner United Kingdom
12 Seconda Università degli Studi di Napoli Partner Italy
13 Université Paris 13 Partner France
14 National Institute of Metrology - NIM Observer China
15 Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry of the Chinese Academy of Sciences Observer China
16 Federal State - Owned Unitary Enterprise "All Russian Research Institute for Optical and Physical Measurements" Observer Russia