Reference is made to some of the more important contributions that have been made to the s ubj ect of precise measurements of electrical resistance. The sensitivity of bridges when used with the modern high-sensitivity moving-coil galvanometer is discussed rather fully . Special consideration is given to t he methods and apparatus used and to the procedures followed in the National Bureau of Standards in those comparisons in which the precision desired is of the order of 1 part in a m illion.The more important factors limiting the precision of the comparisons, such as load coefficients, terminals, and contacts, thermoelectromotive forces, insulation, and the optical system of the galvanometer, a re disc ussed rather fully. A method of analysis of networks containing both li near and nonlinear four-terminal conductors is given, and the theoretical basis for the experimental procedure used in detert:"\ining the effect of slight defects in the insulation is pointed out. This is followed by a bri ef d:scussion of Ohm's law from the s tandpoint of precise resistance measurements and by a brief disc ussion of units of resistance. Finally, reference is made to more than 100 publications having a more or less direct bearing on the subj ect of resistance comparisons.
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