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physics.ed-ph2003★ 100 cited
Fundamental units: physics and metrology
L. B. Okun
The problem of fundamental units is discussed in the context of achievements of both theoretical physics and modern metrology. On one hand, due to fascinating accuracy of atomic cl…
gr-qc2003★ 14 cited
Critical velocities and in general theory of relativity
S. I. Blinnikov, L. B. Okun, M. I. Vysotsky
We consider a few thought experiments of radial motion of massive particles in the gravitational fields outside and inside various celestial bodies: Earth, Sun, black hole. All oth…
physics.hist-ph2003★ 1 cited
The Life and Legacy of Pomeranchuk
L. B. Okun
The life of Isaak Yakovlevich Pomeranchuk was short (20.05.1913 -- 14.12.1966). But the impact of his personality and his works on physics and physicists is remarkable. The talk de…