Convert Electron radius (classical) to nautical mile (international)
Please provide values below to convert Electron radius (classical) [r_e] to nautical mile (international) [NM], or Convert nautical mile (international) to Electron radius (classical).
How to Convert Electron Radius (Classical) to Nautical Mile (International)
1 r_e = 1.52156605086393e-18 NM
Example: convert 15 r_e to NM:
15 r_e = 15 × 1.52156605086393e-18 NM = 2.2823490762959e-17 NM
Electron Radius (Classical) to Nautical Mile (International) 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.
Nautical Mile (International)
The international nautical mile is a unit of length used in marine and air navigation, defined as exactly 1,852 meters.
History/Origin
Historically, a nautical mile was defined as one minute of arc of latitude. The international nautical mile was defined by the First International Extraordinary Hydrographic Conference in Monaco in 1929. The United States adopted it in 1954, and the United Kingdom in 1970.
Current Use
The nautical mile is used for maritime and aviation purposes worldwide.