Convert a.u. of length to picometer
Please provide values below to convert a.u. of length [a.u., b] to picometer [pM], or Convert picometer to a.u. of length.
How to Convert A.u. Of Length to Picometer
1 a.u., b = 52.9177249 pM
Example: convert 15 a.u., b to pM:
15 a.u., b = 15 × 52.9177249 pM = 793.7658735 pM
A.u. Of Length to Picometer Conversion Table
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A.u. Of Length
The atomic unit of length, also known as the Bohr radius (a₀), is approximately 5.29 x 10⁻¹¹ meters.
History/Origin
The Bohr radius is named after Niels Bohr, who proposed a model of the atom in 1913 where the electron orbits the nucleus at specific distances. The Bohr radius is the most probable distance between the proton and electron in a hydrogen atom in its ground state.
Current Use
The atomic unit of length is used in atomic physics to simplify calculations and equations.
Picometer
A picometer is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^-12 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "pico-" for 10^-12 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1960.
Current Use
The picometer is used to measure atomic and subatomic particle dimensions.