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Symbols units and nomenclature in physics

JUN 01, 1962

DOI: 10.1063/1.3058223

P. Fleury
J. de Boer

The recommendations in this document, composed by the Commission for Symbols, Units and Nomenclature (SUN Commission) of the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP), have been approved by the successive General Assemblies of the IUPAP, held in 1948, 1951, 1954, 1957 and 1960.

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P. Fleury. International Union, Pure, 3 Boulevard Pasteur, Paris 15, France.

J. de Boer. Commission for Symbols, Units and Nomenclature, Roetersstraat la, Amsterdam (C), Netherlands.

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