Just a short final remark on the discussion on analytes and quantities that
took off in a completely unforeseen direction.
One might have an allergy (hypersensitivity) against the IUPAC, ISO etc
consensus definition and understanding of "sensitivity". However,
particularly for us who do not have the benefit of English as our mother
tongue a common understanding of critical words is essential. The British
may "own" British English but Scientific English is another cup of tea that
should be prepared and indulged in solemnity comparable to a Japanese tea
ceremony. That is what the IUPAC does and the VIM is the fruit of lengthy
discussion with the most prestigious scientific organisations involved:
BIPM, IEC, IFCC, ISO, IUPAC, IUPAP and OIML to achieve a common
understanding of concepts and name them. It is a global interest and
responsibility and not limited to semantic deliberations.
It is also necessary that those who regard themselves as members of the
scientific community respect and use the proper terms. It goes without
saying that discussion of the appropriateness of the chosen terms is always
necessary, important and welcome.
I am pleased to announce that the IUPAC "Compendium of Chemical Terminology"
(Gold Book) has just been launched on the web http://goldbook.iupac.org. Try
it! It is the third edition (the second was published in 1997) it is unique,
fully searchable and is the gold standard of chemical terminology. It will
of course partly overlap the VIM.
I attach a small .ppt file showing the various entries and links related to
sensitivity.
Anders Kallner
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