Convert Rydberg constant to gram-force centimeter
Please provide values below to convert Rydberg constant [Ry] to gram-force centimeter [gf*cm], or Convert gram-force centimeter to Rydberg constant.
How to Convert Rydberg Constant to Gram-Force Centimeter
1 Ry = 2.22285296202067e-14 gf*cm
Example: convert 15 Ry to gf*cm:
15 Ry = 15 × 2.22285296202067e-14 gf*cm = 3.334279443031e-13 gf*cm
Rydberg Constant to Gram-Force Centimeter Conversion Table
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Rydberg Constant
The Rydberg constant (Ry) is a physical constant that represents the highest wavenumber (inverse wavelength) of any photon in the hydrogen atom's emission spectrum, used to calculate spectral lines.
History/Origin
Named after the Swedish physicist Johannes Rydberg, the Rydberg constant was introduced in the late 19th century as part of Rydberg's formula to describe the spectral lines of hydrogen, significantly advancing atomic physics.
Current Use
The Rydberg constant is used in quantum physics and spectroscopy to determine energy levels of hydrogen and other hydrogen-like atoms, and in calculations involving atomic spectra and quantum mechanics.
Gram-Force Centimeter
Gram-force centimeter (gf·cm) is a unit of torque or moment of force, representing the force of one gram-force applied at a distance of one centimeter from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The gram-force centimeter originated from the use of the gram-force as a unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts before the adoption of SI units.
Current Use
Today, the gram-force centimeter is rarely used, having been largely replaced by SI units such as the newton meter (N·m) for torque measurements, but it may still appear in specialized or legacy applications.