Convert kiloelectron-volt to microjoule
Please provide values below to convert kiloelectron-volt [keV] to microjoule [µJ], or Convert microjoule to kiloelectron-volt.
How to Convert Kiloelectron-Volt to Microjoule
1 keV = 1.602176634e-10 µJ
Example: convert 15 keV to µJ:
15 keV = 15 × 1.602176634e-10 µJ = 2.403264951e-09 µJ
Kiloelectron-Volt to Microjoule Conversion Table
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Kiloelectron-Volt
A kiloelectron-volt (keV) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 electron-volts, commonly used in atomic and nuclear physics to measure small amounts of energy.
History/Origin
The electron-volt was introduced in the early 20th century as a convenient unit for expressing energies at the atomic scale, with the prefix 'kilo' added later to denote 1,000 electron-volts, especially in high-energy physics and astrophysics.
Current Use
The keV is widely used today in fields such as X-ray spectroscopy, astrophysics, and particle physics to quantify energies of particles, photons, and nuclear processes.
Microjoule
A microjoule (µJ) is a unit of energy equal to one millionth of a joule, used to measure small amounts of energy.
History/Origin
The microjoule was introduced as part of the metric system to facilitate the measurement of very small energy quantities, especially in scientific and engineering contexts, with the adoption of the International System of Units (SI).
Current Use
Microjoules are commonly used in fields such as electronics, physics, and biology to quantify small energy transfers, signals, or reactions, often in research and technical applications.