Convert Rydberg constant to dyne centimeter
Please provide values below to convert Rydberg constant [Ry] to dyne centimeter [dyn*cm], or Convert dyne centimeter to Rydberg constant.
How to Convert Rydberg Constant to Dyne Centimeter
1 Ry = 2.1798741e-11 dyn*cm
Example: convert 15 Ry to dyn*cm:
15 Ry = 15 × 2.1798741e-11 dyn*cm = 3.26981115e-10 dyn*cm
Rydberg Constant to Dyne Centimeter Conversion Table
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Rydberg Constant
The Rydberg constant (Ry) is a physical constant that represents the highest wavenumber (inverse wavelength) of any photon in the hydrogen atom's emission spectrum, used to calculate spectral lines.
History/Origin
Named after the Swedish physicist Johannes Rydberg, the Rydberg constant was introduced in the late 19th century as part of Rydberg's formula to describe the spectral lines of hydrogen, significantly advancing atomic physics.
Current Use
The Rydberg constant is used in quantum physics and spectroscopy to determine energy levels of hydrogen and other hydrogen-like atoms, and in calculations involving atomic spectra and quantum mechanics.
Dyne Centimeter
A dyne centimeter (dyn·cm) is a unit of energy or work equal to the work done when a force of one dyne acts over a distance of one centimeter.
History/Origin
The dyne centimeter originated from the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system of units, commonly used in physics before the adoption of the SI system, to measure small amounts of energy or work.
Current Use
Today, the dyne centimeter is primarily used in theoretical physics and specialized fields dealing with CGS units, but it is largely replaced by the joule in most practical applications.