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At the heart of experimental science lies the issue of measurement, and each particular experiment entails the measurement of certain physical quantities. Before proceeding to issues relating to the means by which such quantities really are monitored, a brief review of definitions, units, and fundamental properties is called for.
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Blackburn, J.A. (2001). Physical Quantities. In: Modern Instrumentation for Scientists and Engineers. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-0103-5_1
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