Convert femtowatt to femtojoule/second
Please provide values below to convert femtowatt [fW] to femtojoule/second [fJ/s], or Convert femtojoule/second to femtowatt.
How to Convert Femtowatt to Femtojoule/second
1 fW = 1 fJ/s
Example: convert 15 fW to fJ/s:
15 fW = 15 × 1 fJ/s = 15 fJ/s
Femtowatt to Femtojoule/second Conversion Table
| femtowatt | femtojoule/second |
|---|
Femtowatt
A femtowatt (fW) is a unit of power equal to 10^-15 watts, representing an extremely small amount of power.
History/Origin
The femtowatt was introduced as part of the SI prefixes to measure very small quantities of power, particularly in scientific and technological contexts, gaining recognition as the need to quantify minute power levels grew.
Current Use
Femtowatts are used in fields such as quantum physics, nanotechnology, and optical measurements, where precise measurement of extremely low power levels is required.
Femtojoule/second
A femtojoule per second (fJ/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer of one femtojoule (10^-15 joules) per second.
History/Origin
The femtojoule/second unit emerged with the development of high-precision measurements in nanotechnology and quantum physics, where extremely small energy transfer rates are relevant. It is derived from the SI units of energy (joule) and time (second), with 'femto' denoting 10^-15.
Current Use
The femtojoule/second is used in scientific research to quantify very small power levels, particularly in fields like nanotechnology, quantum computing, and molecular physics, where energy transfer rates are extremely low.