TITLE:
Simplest Method for Calculating the Lowest Achievable Uncertainty of Model at Measurements of Fundamental Physical Constants
AUTHORS:
Boris Menin
KEYWORDS:
Fundamental Physical Constants, Information Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Similarity Theory, Uncertainty
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Applied Mathematics and Physics,
Vol.5 No.11,
November
10,
2017
ABSTRACT: The CODATA procedure for calculating the recommended relative uncertainty of the measured fundamental physical constants is complex and is based on the use of powerful computers and modern mathematical statistical methods. In addition, the expert’s opinion caused by accumulated knowledge, life experience and intuition of researchers is applied at each stage of the calculations. In this article, the author continues to advocate a theoretically grounded information method as the most effective tool for testing and achieving the minimum possible relative uncertainty for any measurements of experimental physics and engineering. The introduced fundamental limit characterizing discrepancy between a model and the observed object cannot be overcome by any improvement of instruments, methods of measurement and the model’s computerization. Examples are given.