Convert circular mil to Electron cross section
Please provide values below to convert circular mil [circ mil] to Electron cross section [ECS], or Convert Electron cross section to circular mil.
How to Convert Circular Mil to Electron Cross Section
1 circ mil = 5.06707479e+42 ECS
Example: convert 15 circ mil to ECS:
15 circ mil = 15 × 5.06707479e+42 ECS = 7.600612185e+43 ECS
Circular Mil to Electron Cross Section Conversion Table
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Circular Mil
A circular mil is a unit of area used to measure the cross-sectional size of wires, representing the area of a circle with a diameter of one mil (one thousandth of an inch).
History/Origin
The circular mil originated in the electrical industry to specify wire sizes before the adoption of metric units. It has been a standard measurement in North America for wire gauge sizes for many decades.
Current Use
Circular mils are still used today in the electrical industry to specify wire cross-sectional areas, especially in North America, although metric units are increasingly common.
Electron Cross Section
Electron cross section (ECS) is a measure of the probability of an electron interacting with a target particle or material, typically expressed in units of area such as square meters or barns.
History/Origin
The concept of cross section originated in nuclear and particle physics to quantify interaction probabilities. The electron cross section has been developed through experimental measurements and theoretical models since the early 20th century, playing a crucial role in understanding electron-matter interactions.
Current Use
ECS is used in fields such as plasma physics, electron microscopy, and radiation physics to analyze electron scattering, collision processes, and material properties, aiding in the design of experiments and interpretation of electron interaction data.