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Twenty-one National Metrology Institutes and expert laboratories from sixteen countries have demonstrated that highly accurate measurements of the amount of the SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA can be achieved worldwide using reverse transcription-digital PCR (RT-dPCR). The comparison study (CCQM-P199.b) is organized by the CCQM Working Group on Nucleic Acid Analysis (CCQM-NAWG).
The field of ionizing radiation metrology is constantly evolving, ensuring the effectiveness and safety of new cancer treatments being just one example. A series of international scientific virtual seminars has been launched to share information on progress in the field.
Participants at the BIPM virtual workshop on 'Accurate Monitoring of Surface Ozone' from air quality monitoring networks, environment agencies, instrument manufacturers and metrology institutes, agreed to work together to develop an implementation plan to enable more accurate surface ozone measurements world-wide. The workshop was held from 5 to 9 October 2020.
The CIPM President has asked NMIs to share examples of how their work is supporting the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The responses received are listed in a dedicated 'Metrology in the fight against Covid-19' repository.
An international collaboration between the NICT, INRIM, INAF and BIPM has successfully achieved the frequency comparison of distant optical clocks using two independent radio techniques, VLBI and IPPP.
On 17 October 2020, the BIPM will celebrate the life and work of Charles-Édouard Guillaume with a symposium that will consider his legacy.
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