Convert Electron radius (classical) to millimeter
Please provide values below to convert Electron radius (classical) [r_e] to millimeter [mm], or Convert millimeter to Electron radius (classical).
How to Convert Electron Radius (Classical) to Millimeter
1 r_e = 2.8179403262e-12 mm
Example: convert 15 r_e to mm:
15 r_e = 15 × 2.8179403262e-12 mm = 4.2269104893e-11 mm
Electron Radius (Classical) to Millimeter 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.
Millimeter
A millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "milli-" comes from the Latin word "mille," meaning thousand. The millimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The millimeter is widely used in engineering and manufacturing for high-precision measurements. It is also a common unit in construction and for measuring small objects.