Convert dekajoule/second to picowatt
Please provide values below to convert dekajoule/second [daJ/s] to picowatt [pW], or Convert picowatt to dekajoule/second.
How to Convert Dekajoule/second to Picowatt
1 daJ/s = 10000000000000 pW
Example: convert 15 daJ/s to pW:
15 daJ/s = 15 × 10000000000000 pW = 150000000000000 pW
Dekajoule/second to Picowatt Conversion Table
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Dekajoule/second
Dekajoule per second (daJ/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one dekajoule equals ten joules per second.
History/Origin
The dekajoule is a non-SI unit introduced as a multiple of the joule, primarily used in older or specialized contexts. Its usage has declined with the adoption of the SI system, but it remains recognized for certain applications involving large energy quantities.
Current Use
Today, daJ/s is rarely used in scientific contexts, with the watt (W) being the standard SI unit for power. However, it may still appear in legacy systems or specific industrial measurements where larger energy units are convenient.
Picowatt
A picowatt (pW) is a unit of power equal to one trillionth (10^-12) of a watt.
History/Origin
The picowatt was introduced as part of the SI prefixes to measure extremely small amounts of power, especially in scientific and technological contexts, following the standardization of the watt as the SI unit of power.
Current Use
Picowatts are used in fields such as electronics, physics, and biology to quantify very low power levels, including in sensor measurements, quantum physics, and nanotechnology applications.