Convert megaelectron-volt to nanojoule
Please provide values below to convert megaelectron-volt [MeV] to nanojoule [nJ], or Convert nanojoule to megaelectron-volt.
How to Convert Megaelectron-Volt to Nanojoule
1 MeV = 0.0001602176634 nJ
Example: convert 15 MeV to nJ:
15 MeV = 15 × 0.0001602176634 nJ = 0.002403264951 nJ
Megaelectron-Volt to Nanojoule 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.
Nanojoule
A nanojoule (nJ) is a unit of energy equal to one billionth (10^-9) of a joule.
History/Origin
The nanojoule was introduced as part of the SI unit system to measure very small amounts of energy, especially in scientific and technological contexts, with its usage becoming more common with advancements in nanotechnology and micro-scale energy measurements.
Current Use
Nanojoules are used in fields such as electronics, nanotechnology, and physics to quantify small energy quantities, including in the measurement of energy consumption in micro- and nano-scale devices.