Convert megaelectron-volt to gigaton
Please provide values below to convert megaelectron-volt [MeV] to gigaton [Gton], or Convert gigaton to megaelectron-volt.
How to Convert Megaelectron-Volt to Gigaton
1 MeV = 3.8292940583174e-32 Gton
Example: convert 15 MeV to Gton:
15 MeV = 15 × 3.8292940583174e-32 Gton = 5.7439410874761e-31 Gton
Megaelectron-Volt to Gigaton Conversion Table
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Megaelectron-Volt
A megaelectron-volt (MeV) is a unit of energy equal to one million electron-volts, commonly used in nuclear and particle physics to express the energy of particles.
History/Origin
The megaelectron-volt was introduced as a convenient unit for expressing high-energy particles in physics, particularly after the development of particle accelerators in the mid-20th century, replacing the electron-volt for larger energy scales.
Current Use
Today, the MeV is widely used in nuclear physics, particle physics, and astrophysics to quantify the energy of subatomic particles, nuclear reactions, and cosmic phenomena.
Gigaton
A gigaton (Gton) is a unit of mass equal to one billion metric tons or 10^9 metric tons.
History/Origin
The gigaton has been used in scientific and environmental contexts to quantify large-scale phenomena such as greenhouse gas emissions and ice mass changes, gaining prominence in climate science discussions since the late 20th century.
Current Use
Currently, the gigaton is used to measure and communicate large quantities of emissions, such as annual carbon dioxide emissions from countries or sectors, and to assess changes in global ice mass and other large-scale environmental metrics.