Convert Electron radius (classical) to micrometer
Please provide values below to convert Electron radius (classical) [r_e] to micrometer [µm], or Convert micrometer to Electron radius (classical).
How to Convert Electron Radius (Classical) to Micrometer
1 r_e = 2.8179403262e-09 µm
Example: convert 15 r_e to µm:
15 r_e = 15 × 2.8179403262e-09 µm = 4.2269104893e-08 µm
Electron Radius (Classical) to Micrometer Conversion Table
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Electron Radius (Classical)
The classical electron radius is a quantity with the dimension of length, approximately 2.82 x 10⁻¹⁵ meters.
History/Origin
The classical electron radius is a concept from classical physics that attempts to model the electron as a spherical shell of charge. It is not considered the actual size of an electron.
Current Use
The classical electron radius appears in the Thomson scattering cross-section and is a useful length scale in atomic and high-energy physics.
Micrometer
A micrometer, also known as a micron, is a unit of length equal to one-millionth of a meter.
History/Origin
The term "micron" and the symbol µ were officially declared obsolete by the General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) in 1967, and "micrometer" became the official term.
Current Use
The micrometer is a common unit for measuring the wavelength of infrared radiation, as well as the size of biological cells and bacteria. It is also widely used in technology and engineering.