Convert picosecond to day
Please provide values below to convert picosecond [ps] to day [d], or Convert day to picosecond.
How to Convert Picosecond to Day
1 ps = 1.15740740740741e-17 d
Example: convert 15 ps to d:
15 ps = 15 × 1.15740740740741e-17 d = 1.73611111111111e-16 d
Picosecond to Day Conversion Table
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Picosecond
A picosecond is a unit of time equal to one trillionth of a second (10^-12 seconds).
History/Origin
The picosecond was introduced as a standard unit of time measurement in the 20th century, primarily used in physics and electronics to measure extremely short time intervals, especially in laser science and high-speed electronics.
Current Use
Picoseconds are used in fields such as physics, telecommunications, and electronics to measure ultrafast processes, signal delays, and the duration of events at the atomic and subatomic levels.
Day
A day is a unit of time representing the period of one complete rotation of the Earth on its axis, typically lasting 24 hours.
History/Origin
The concept of a day has origins in ancient civilizations observing the cycle of day and night. The 24-hour day was standardized in the modern era, with the division into hours dating back to ancient Egypt and further refined through the adoption of mechanical clocks.
Current Use
The day is used universally to measure time intervals, schedule activities, and organize daily life, with the 24-hour system being the standard in most countries worldwide.