Convert electron-volt to dyne centimeter
Please provide values below to convert electron-volt [eV] to dyne centimeter [dyn*cm], or Convert dyne centimeter to electron-volt.
How to Convert Electron-Volt to Dyne Centimeter
1 eV = 1.602176634e-12 dyn*cm
Example: convert 15 eV to dyn*cm:
15 eV = 15 × 1.602176634e-12 dyn*cm = 2.403264951e-11 dyn*cm
Electron-Volt to Dyne Centimeter Conversion Table
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Electron-Volt
An electron-volt (eV) is a unit of energy equal to the amount of kinetic energy gained or lost by an electron when it is accelerated through an electric potential difference of one volt.
History/Origin
The electron-volt was introduced in the early 20th century as a convenient unit for expressing atomic and subatomic energies, especially in quantum physics and particle physics, replacing larger units like the joule for small-scale energies.
Current Use
The electron-volt is widely used in physics and chemistry to quantify energies at the atomic and subatomic levels, such as in spectroscopy, particle physics, and quantum mechanics, due to its convenience in expressing small energy values.
Dyne Centimeter
A dyne centimeter (dyn·cm) is a unit of energy or work equal to the work done when a force of one dyne acts over a distance of one centimeter.
History/Origin
The dyne centimeter originated from the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system of units, commonly used in physics before the adoption of the SI system, to measure small amounts of energy or work.
Current Use
Today, the dyne centimeter is primarily used in theoretical physics and specialized fields dealing with CGS units, but it is largely replaced by the joule in most practical applications.