Convert Electron radius (classical) to dekameter
Please provide values below to convert Electron radius (classical) [r_e] to dekameter [dam], or Convert dekameter to Electron radius (classical).
How to Convert Electron Radius (Classical) to Dekameter
1 r_e = 2.8179403262e-16 dam
Example: convert 15 r_e to dam:
15 r_e = 15 × 2.8179403262e-16 dam = 4.2269104893e-15 dam
Electron Radius (Classical) to Dekameter Conversion Table
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Electron Radius (Classical)
The classical electron radius is a quantity with the dimension of length, approximately 2.82 x 10⁻¹⁵ meters.
History/Origin
The classical electron radius is a concept from classical physics that attempts to model the electron as a spherical shell of charge. It is not considered the actual size of an electron.
Current Use
The classical electron radius appears in the Thomson scattering cross-section and is a useful length scale in atomic and high-energy physics.
Dekameter
A dekameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "deka-" from the Greek "deka" meaning ten, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The dekameter is rarely used in practice. It is sometimes used in meteorology to measure altitude.