Convert Electron radius (classical) to centimeter
Please provide values below to convert Electron radius (classical) [r_e] to centimeter [cm], or Convert centimeter to Electron radius (classical).
How to Convert Electron Radius (Classical) to Centimeter
1 r_e = 2.8179403262e-13 cm
Example: convert 15 r_e to cm:
15 r_e = 15 × 2.8179403262e-13 cm = 4.2269104893e-12 cm
Electron Radius (Classical) to Centimeter 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.
Centimeter
A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "centi-" comes from the Latin word "centum," meaning hundred. The centimeter was part of the original metric system established in France in 1795.
Current Use
The centimeter is a very common unit of measurement for everyday objects and is used in many fields, including science, engineering, and fashion.