Convert megaelectron-volt to kilowatt-second
Please provide values below to convert megaelectron-volt [MeV] to kilowatt-second [kW*s], or Convert kilowatt-second to megaelectron-volt.
How to Convert Megaelectron-Volt to Kilowatt-Second
1 MeV = 1.602176634e-16 kW*s
Example: convert 15 MeV to kW*s:
15 MeV = 15 × 1.602176634e-16 kW*s = 2.403264951e-15 kW*s
Megaelectron-Volt to Kilowatt-Second Conversion Table
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Megaelectron-Volt
A megaelectron-volt (MeV) is a unit of energy equal to one million electron-volts, commonly used in nuclear and particle physics to express the energy of particles.
History/Origin
The megaelectron-volt was introduced as a convenient unit for expressing high-energy particles in physics, particularly after the development of particle accelerators in the mid-20th century, replacing the electron-volt for larger energy scales.
Current Use
Today, the MeV is widely used in nuclear physics, particle physics, and astrophysics to quantify the energy of subatomic particles, nuclear reactions, and cosmic phenomena.
Kilowatt-Second
A kilowatt-second (kW·s) is a unit of energy equal to the energy transferred or converted when a power of one kilowatt is applied for one second.
History/Origin
The kilowatt-second has been used historically in physics and engineering to quantify energy, especially in contexts where power and time are relevant, but it is less common than other energy units like joules or kilowatt-hours.
Current Use
Today, the kilowatt-second is primarily used in specialized fields such as electrical engineering and energy calculations, often for convenience in measuring short-term energy transfer, but it is largely replaced by the joule in most applications.