2018
SPS Chapter Research Award
University of Maryland-College Park
Constructing a watt balance to redefine the kilogram
Physicists are working towards redefining the kilogram in terms of a natural physical constant through a watt balance, which measures mass by counteracting gravitational and electromagnetic forces. Here, we propose the construction of a high-precision watt balance using low-cost hardware, in collaboration with UMD Physics Makers.
Project leader(s):John Evans
Chapter advisor:Donna Hammer