National Physical Laboratory

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    Science + Technology

    NPL maintains a wide portfolio of internationally visible research programmes that advances measurement science, underpins the SI system and supports various cross-disciplinary technologies.

    Science stories

    • The world's slowest clock

      Collaborative research between NPL and SUERC has calibrated the argon-argon clock, which is used to date geological events.
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    • Finite element code released

      'Zinc' is a multiphysics finite element code capable of solving a wide range of physics and multiphysics problems.
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    • TB or not TB

      NPL and Orla Protein Technologies have taken a step closer to differential diagnosis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis - the bacterium that causes tuberculosis.
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    Commercial Services

    NPL's commercial services are built on 100 years of leadership in accuracy, innovation and scientific research. Experienced consultants and project managers draw upon a unique combination of industry know-how and world-leading scientific discovery to deliver real-world business solutions and enable innovation and secure competitive advantage.

    Testimonials

    • Bentley Logo

      Thanks to NPL Training, the measurement associates are now thinking out of the box. We are already seeing a faster turnaround of measurement activities with higher accuracy and increased confidence. NPL is known for its technical expertise in this area, and can provide the highest level validated training. It's added to our professionalism and improved communication with our suppliers

      Mark Imms
      Metrology Manager
      Bentley Motors

    • surreysat2

      NPL has provided us with very valuable services, which have helped ensure that our satellites offer the accuracy needed provide our customers with technology they can trust, and remain ahead of our competitors.

      Dr Martin Unwin
      Head of GNSS/GPS Team
      Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd

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      BP Exploration has continued to benefit from NPL's world class corrosion testing and modelling capabilities in 2009, and we intend to cooperate even more closely in 2010 and beyond.

      Steve Groves
      Programmes Manager
      Inherently Reliable Facilities Flagship BP
  • Educate + Explore

    Educate + Explore

    We strive to actively promote public awareness and appreciation of science and technology, particularly the importance of measurement and the role of NPL. Here you can find out more about the interesting things we do, science outreach activities you can get involved in or take a look at some of our educational resources.

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    Measurement Network

    For anyone with an interest in measurement. It aims to facilitate the sharing of measurement knowledge and information between NPL scientists and members of the network, as well as providing a forum for the sharing and exchange of information and advice between members and other measurement experts.

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Schools Posters

A selection of posters is available for the classroom to support science and maths teaching at primary and secondary schools.

Poster image of Introducing the kilogram

Click the links below to download Adobe Acrobat Adobe Acrobat PDF file PDF versions of the posters. Alternatively, please complete the online form below to request free hard copies.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Key Stage 2 posters

We offer a set of posters for your classroom to support teaching of science and maths at KS2.

Mass – introducing the kilogram
KS2 Maths – shape, space and measures: understanding measures

Length – introducing the metre
KS2 Maths – shape, space and measures: understanding measures

Time – introducing the second
KS2 Maths – shape, space and measures: understanding measures

Key Stage 3/4 posters

We offer a set of posters for your classroom to support teaching of science and maths at KS3/4.

How hot is it? A look at the difference between heat and temperature and types of thermometer
Sc KS3 Energy transfer: Temperature

What is sound? An introduction to sound waves
Sc KS3 Light and sound

What is the difference between accuracy and precision?

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