Convert femtosecond to hour
Please provide values below to convert femtosecond [fs] to hour [h], or Convert hour to femtosecond.
How to Convert Femtosecond to Hour
1 fs = 2.77777777777778e-19 h
Example: convert 15 fs to h:
15 fs = 15 × 2.77777777777778e-19 h = 4.16666666666667e-18 h
Femtosecond to Hour Conversion Table
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Femtosecond
A femtosecond (fs) is a unit of time equal to 10^-15 seconds, or one quadrillionth of a second.
History/Origin
The femtosecond was introduced in the 20th century with advancements in ultrafast laser technology, enabling measurement and manipulation of phenomena occurring on extremely short timescales.
Current Use
Femtoseconds are used in fields such as physics, chemistry, and biology to study ultrafast processes like chemical reactions, electron dynamics, and laser pulse durations.
Hour
An hour is a unit of time equal to 60 minutes or 3,600 seconds.
History/Origin
The hour has origins in ancient civilizations, notably the Babylonians, who divided the day into 24 hours. The modern 24-hour system was standardized in the 14th century and became widely adopted with the advent of mechanical clocks.
Current Use
Hours are used globally to measure and schedule time in daily life, work, transportation, and various scientific and technical applications.