From e0c6872cf40896c7be36b11dcc744620f10adf1d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Norbert Preining Date: Mon, 2 Sep 2019 13:46:59 +0900 Subject: Initial commit --- macros/latex/contrib/SIunits/README | 36 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 36 insertions(+) create mode 100644 macros/latex/contrib/SIunits/README (limited to 'macros/latex/contrib/SIunits/README') diff --git a/macros/latex/contrib/SIunits/README b/macros/latex/contrib/SIunits/README new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..2f2249a22a --- /dev/null +++ b/macros/latex/contrib/SIunits/README @@ -0,0 +1,36 @@ +The SIunits package - Consistent application of SI units + +---------------------------------------------------------------- +Maintained by Joseph A. Wright +E-mail: joseph.wright@morningstar2.co.uk +Originally developed by Marcel Heldoorn + (c) 2000-2002 Marcel Heldoorn + (c) 2007 Joseph Wright +Released under the LaTeX Project Public license v1.3 or later +---------------------------------------------------------------- + +The Systeme International d'Unites (SI), the modern form of the +metric system, is the most widely used system of units and measures +around the world. But despite this there is widespread misuse of the +system with incorrect names and symbols used as a matter a course - +even by well educated and trained people who should know better. For +example how often do we see: mHz, Mhz or mhz written when referring +to computer clock rates? The correct form is actually MHz. Note +the capitalisation does matter. + +Hence, a clear system for the use of units is needed, satisfying the +next principles: +1) the system should consist of measuring units based on unvariable + quantities in nature; +2) all units other than the base units should be derived from these + base units; and +3) multiples and submultiples of the units should be decimal. + +The name Systeme International d'Unites (International System of +Units) with the international abbreviation SI was adopted by the +Conference Generale des Poids et Mesures (CGPM) in 1960. It is a +coherent system based on seven base units (CGPM 1960 and 1971). + +The SIunits package can be used to standardise the use of units in +your writings. Most macros are easily adaptable to personal +preferences. However, you are welcome to suggest any improvements. -- cgit v1.2.3