R_K

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R_K is the von Klitzing constant, a fundamental physical constant that characterizes the quantized Hall resistance and underpins the modern definition of the ohm.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf fundamental constant
physical constant
dependsOnConstant Planck constant NERFINISHED
elementary charge
describes quantized Hall resistance
fixedBy 2019 redefinition of SI base units
hasAlternativeName von Klitzing constant NERFINISHED
hasApproximateValue 2.581280745 × 10^4 ohms
25812.80745 ohms
hasCategory electromagnetic constant
quantum electrical standard
hasCODATAStatus exact in the revised SI
hasDefinition ratio of Planck constant to the square of the elementary charge
hasDimension electrical resistance
hasFormula R_K = h / e^2
hasPhysicalQuantityType electrical resistance
hasSIUnit ohm
hasUncertainty zero (by definition in revised SI)
isExactSince 2019
isInverselyProportionalTo square of elementary charge
isProportionalTo Planck constant NERFINISHED
measuredBy quantum Hall devices
namedAfter Klaus von Klitzing NERFINISHED
occursIn Hall plateau resistance values
relatedConstant von Klitzing resistance quantum NERFINISHED
relatedToEffect quantum Hall effect
symbol R_K
underpinsDefinitionOf SI unit of electrical resistance
ohm
usedFor quantum standard of resistance
realization of the ohm
usedIn condensed matter physics
electrical standards
metrology
precision measurements

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