Convert terawatt to microjoule/second
Please provide values below to convert terawatt [TW] to microjoule/second [µJ/s], or Convert microjoule/second to terawatt.
How to Convert Terawatt to Microjoule/second
1 TW = 1e+18 µJ/s
Example: convert 15 TW to µJ/s:
15 TW = 15 × 1e+18 µJ/s = 1.5e+19 µJ/s
Terawatt to Microjoule/second Conversion Table
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Terawatt
A terawatt (TW) is a unit of power equal to one trillion watts (10^12 watts).
History/Origin
The term 'terawatt' was introduced as part of the metric system to quantify extremely large power levels, especially in fields like astrophysics and energy production, gaining prominence in the 20th century with advancements in large-scale energy and power measurement.
Current Use
Terawatts are used to describe the total power output of large-scale energy sources, such as the total global power consumption, solar radiation received by Earth, and astrophysical phenomena.
Microjoule/second
The microjoule per second (µJ/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one microjoule equals 10^-6 joules, transferred per second.
History/Origin
The microjoule per second originated from the need to measure very small power levels in scientific and engineering contexts, especially in fields like electronics and nanotechnology, as a scaled-down unit of the watt (joule per second).
Current Use
It is used in applications requiring precise measurement of low power levels, such as in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), sensor technology, and research involving minute energy transfers.