Convert Electron radius (classical) to angstrom
Please provide values below to convert Electron radius (classical) [r_e] to angstrom [A], or Convert angstrom to Electron radius (classical).
How to Convert Electron Radius (Classical) to Angstrom
1 r_e = 2.8179403262e-05 A
Example: convert 15 r_e to A:
15 r_e = 15 × 2.8179403262e-05 A = 0.00042269104893 A
Electron Radius (Classical) to Angstrom Conversion Table
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Electron Radius (Classical)
The classical electron radius is a quantity with the dimension of length, approximately 2.82 x 10⁻¹⁵ meters.
History/Origin
The classical electron radius is a concept from classical physics that attempts to model the electron as a spherical shell of charge. It is not considered the actual size of an electron.
Current Use
The classical electron radius appears in the Thomson scattering cross-section and is a useful length scale in atomic and high-energy physics.
Angstrom
The angstrom is a unit of length equal to 10⁻¹⁰ meters. It is not an SI unit.
History/Origin
In 1868, Swedish physicist Anders Jonas Ångström created a chart of the spectrum of sunlight in which he expressed the wavelengths in multiples of one ten-millionth of a millimeter. The unit was named after him.
Current Use
The angstrom is used to express the sizes of atoms, molecules, and the wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation, particularly in the fields of chemistry, spectroscopy, and crystallography.