This conference will examine the history of measurement, starting from the ancient world and following the evolution of measuring methodologies and the development of measuring instruments over the eras up to the present day. It will discuss the establishment of the metric system and consider examples of famous experiments across the centuries. The conference will conclude with a philosophical perspective on measurement.
All details and weblinks to register for the conference to attend in person or online are given on the webpage here:
www.stx.ox.ac.uk/event/happ-one-day-conference-measure-for-measure