Convert femtosecond to fortnight
Please provide values below to convert femtosecond [fs] to fortnight [None], or Convert fortnight to femtosecond.
How to Convert Femtosecond to Fortnight
1 fs = 8.26719576719577e-22 None
Example: convert 15 fs to None:
15 fs = 15 × 8.26719576719577e-22 None = 1.24007936507937e-20 None
Femtosecond to Fortnight Conversion Table
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Femtosecond
A femtosecond (fs) is a unit of time equal to 10^-15 seconds, or one quadrillionth of a second.
History/Origin
The femtosecond was introduced in the 20th century with advancements in ultrafast laser technology, enabling measurement and manipulation of phenomena occurring on extremely short timescales.
Current Use
Femtoseconds are used in fields such as physics, chemistry, and biology to study ultrafast processes like chemical reactions, electron dynamics, and laser pulse durations.
Fortnight
A fortnight is a period of two weeks, equivalent to 14 days.
History/Origin
The term 'fortnight' originates from the Old English 'fēowertīene niht', meaning 'fourteen nights'. It has been used in English since the 16th century to denote a two-week interval.
Current Use
The term 'fortnight' is still used in British English and some other English-speaking regions to specify a two-week period, especially in scheduling and planning contexts.