Convert Rydberg constant to megaelectron-volt
Please provide values below to convert Rydberg constant [Ry] to megaelectron-volt [MeV], or Convert megaelectron-volt to Rydberg constant.
How to Convert Rydberg Constant to Megaelectron-Volt
1 Ry = 1.3605703976332e-05 MeV
Example: convert 15 Ry to MeV:
15 Ry = 15 × 1.3605703976332e-05 MeV = 0.00020408555964498 MeV
Rydberg Constant to Megaelectron-Volt Conversion Table
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Rydberg Constant
The Rydberg constant (Ry) is a physical constant that represents the highest wavenumber (inverse wavelength) of any photon in the hydrogen atom's emission spectrum, used to calculate spectral lines.
History/Origin
Named after the Swedish physicist Johannes Rydberg, the Rydberg constant was introduced in the late 19th century as part of Rydberg's formula to describe the spectral lines of hydrogen, significantly advancing atomic physics.
Current Use
The Rydberg constant is used in quantum physics and spectroscopy to determine energy levels of hydrogen and other hydrogen-like atoms, and in calculations involving atomic spectra and quantum mechanics.
Megaelectron-Volt
A megaelectron-volt (MeV) is a unit of energy equal to one million electron-volts, commonly used in nuclear and particle physics to express the energy of particles.
History/Origin
The megaelectron-volt was introduced as a convenient unit for expressing high-energy particles in physics, particularly after the development of particle accelerators in the mid-20th century, replacing the electron-volt for larger energy scales.
Current Use
Today, the MeV is widely used in nuclear physics, particle physics, and astrophysics to quantify the energy of subatomic particles, nuclear reactions, and cosmic phenomena.