metrology
Americannoun
plural
metrologiesnoun
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the science of weights and measures; the study of units of measurement
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a particular system of units
Other Word Forms
- metrological adjective
- metrologically adverb
- metrologist noun
Etymology
Origin of metrology
Example Sentences
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In metrology, the science of precision measurement, optical systems could one day serve as a universal reference standard, possibly working alongside or even replacing electronic systems.
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Looking ahead, these microresonators could be used to create compact microlasers, highly sensitive chemical and biological sensors, and tools for quantum metrology and networking.
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"Quantum metrology, which exploits quantum effects to improve measurements of physical quantities, is by now an established field of research," says Treutlein.
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Their work lays the groundwork for a new area of metrology.
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De Leon's lab specializes in quantum metrology along with the materials and fabrication methods that determine qubit performance.
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