This book elucidates the complexities surrounding measurement uncertainties, offering detailed insights into uncertainty analysis, error propagation, and calibration methodologies. Through rigorous examination, it provides practical strategies for mitigating measurement errors and enhancing precision. An essential reading for students seeking a thorough understanding of uncertainty quantification.
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Studied physics and mathematics at the Technical University of Berlin; Doctor of Science in Physics; Habilitation;
Senior Scientist (retired) of PTB (the German National Metrology Institute); until 2022 Chair of IEC TC 25 "Quantities and Units"; project leader for the last revision of the ISO/IEC 80000 series of standards in ISO TC 12 "Quantities and Units", member for PTB in the BIPM-CCU, expert for ISO and IEC in the JCGM working groups for VIM and GUM;
Author of 5 books, several book chapters, and more than 160 scientific journal articles;
Research Interests: Fundamentals and mathematical methods of metrology, measurement data evaluation, measurement uncertainty, history of mathematics and physics;