Convert square mile to Electron cross section
Please provide values below to convert square mile [mi^2] to Electron cross section [ECS], or Convert Electron cross section to square mile.
How to Convert Square Mile to Electron Cross Section
1 mi^2 = 2.589988110336e+58 ECS
Example: convert 15 mi^2 to ECS:
15 mi^2 = 15 × 2.589988110336e+58 ECS = 3.884982165504e+59 ECS
Square Mile to Electron Cross Section Conversion Table
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Square Mile
A square mile is a unit of area measurement equal to the area of a square with sides of one mile each.
History/Origin
The square mile has been used historically in the United States and the United Kingdom for land measurement, especially in surveying and real estate, originating from the imperial system of units.
Current Use
Today, the square mile is primarily used in the United States and the UK for measuring land areas, such as in real estate, geography, and environmental studies, within the context of the 'Area' converter in 'Common Converters'.
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.