Convert kiloelectron-volt to dyne centimeter
Please provide values below to convert kiloelectron-volt [keV] to dyne centimeter [dyn*cm], or Convert dyne centimeter to kiloelectron-volt.
How to Convert Kiloelectron-Volt to Dyne Centimeter
1 keV = 1.602176634e-09 dyn*cm
Example: convert 15 keV to dyn*cm:
15 keV = 15 × 1.602176634e-09 dyn*cm = 2.403264951e-08 dyn*cm
Kiloelectron-Volt to Dyne Centimeter Conversion Table
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Kiloelectron-Volt
A kiloelectron-volt (keV) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 electron-volts, commonly used in atomic and nuclear physics to measure small amounts of energy.
History/Origin
The electron-volt was introduced in the early 20th century as a convenient unit for expressing energies at the atomic scale, with the prefix 'kilo' added later to denote 1,000 electron-volts, especially in high-energy physics and astrophysics.
Current Use
The keV is widely used today in fields such as X-ray spectroscopy, astrophysics, and particle physics to quantify energies of particles, photons, and nuclear processes.
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.