Convert Bohr radius to nanometer
Please provide values below to convert Bohr radius [a.u.] to nanometer [nm], or Convert nanometer to Bohr radius.
How to Convert Bohr Radius to Nanometer
1 a.u. = 0.0529177210903 nm
Example: convert 15 a.u. to nm:
15 a.u. = 15 × 0.0529177210903 nm = 0.7937658163545 nm
Bohr Radius to Nanometer Conversion Table
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Bohr Radius
The Bohr radius is the most probable distance between the proton and the electron in a hydrogen atom in its ground state, approximately 5.29 x 10⁻¹¹ meters.
History/Origin
The Bohr radius is named after Niels Bohr, who proposed a model of the atom in 1913. It is the atomic unit of length.
Current Use
The Bohr radius is a fundamental constant in atomic physics and is used to simplify calculations and equations.
Nanometer
A nanometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one billionth of a meter.
History/Origin
The term “nanometer” gained prominence in the late 20th century with the advent of nanotechnology and the development of microscopes capable of observing objects at that scale.
Current Use
The nanometer is commonly used to express dimensions on an atomic and molecular scale. It is used to specify the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation near the visible part of the spectrum and in the field of nanotechnology.