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UK takes the lead in redefining the kilogram

New research by National Physical Laboratory produces technology for accurate measurements of Planck's constant, a fundamental constant that relates frequency to energy. The technique enables the kilogram to be redefined in terms of this constant, providing a universal standard and greater long-term certainty for scientists.

SourceNational Physical Laboratory·JournalMetrologia·DateFeb 20, 2012

Sandia effort images the sea monster of nuclear fusion: The Rayleigh-Taylor instability

Scientists at Sandia have successfully imaged the Rayleigh-Taylor instability in fast Z-pinches, a major obstacle to harnessing nuclear fusion. The accurate simulations will enable researchers to better tweak conditions and combat the effect of the instability, potentially achieving scientific breakeven in two to three years.

SourceDOE/Sandia National Laboratories·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateNov 11, 2010