Convert Electron radius (classical) to picometer
Please provide values below to convert Electron radius (classical) [r_e] to picometer [pM], or Convert picometer to Electron radius (classical).
How to Convert Electron Radius (Classical) to Picometer
1 r_e = 0.0028179403262 pM
Example: convert 15 r_e to pM:
15 r_e = 15 × 0.0028179403262 pM = 0.042269104893 pM
Electron Radius (Classical) to Picometer Conversion Table
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Electron Radius (Classical)
The classical electron radius is a quantity with the dimension of length, approximately 2.82 x 10⁻¹⁵ meters.
History/Origin
The classical electron radius is a concept from classical physics that attempts to model the electron as a spherical shell of charge. It is not considered the actual size of an electron.
Current Use
The classical electron radius appears in the Thomson scattering cross-section and is a useful length scale in atomic and high-energy physics.
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.