Convert a.u. of length to micron
Please provide values below to convert a.u. of length [a.u., b] to micron [µ], or Convert micron to a.u. of length.
How to Convert A.u. Of Length to Micron
1 a.u., b = 5.29177249e-05 µ
Example: convert 15 a.u., b to µ:
15 a.u., b = 15 × 5.29177249e-05 µ = 0.0007937658735 µ
A.u. Of Length to Micron Conversion Table
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A.u. Of Length
The atomic unit of length, also known as the Bohr radius (a₀), is approximately 5.29 x 10⁻¹¹ meters.
History/Origin
The Bohr radius is named after Niels Bohr, who proposed a model of the atom in 1913 where the electron orbits the nucleus at specific distances. The Bohr radius is the most probable distance between the proton and electron in a hydrogen atom in its ground state.
Current Use
The atomic unit of length is used in atomic physics to simplify calculations and equations.
Micron
A micron is a non-SI name for micrometer (µm), which 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 are now discouraged.
Current Use
While the term micrometer is the officially recognized term, "micron" is still used in some industries and in casual speech.