Convert picosecond to second (sidereal)
Please provide values below to convert picosecond [ps] to second (sidereal) [None], or Convert second (sidereal) to picosecond.
How to Convert Picosecond to Second (Sidereal)
1 ps = 1.00273791068717e-12 None
Example: convert 15 ps to None:
15 ps = 15 × 1.00273791068717e-12 None = 1.50410686603075e-11 None
Picosecond to Second (Sidereal) Conversion Table
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Picosecond
A picosecond is a unit of time equal to one trillionth of a second (10^-12 seconds).
History/Origin
The picosecond was introduced as a standard unit of time measurement in the 20th century, primarily used in physics and electronics to measure extremely short time intervals, especially in laser science and high-speed electronics.
Current Use
Picoseconds are used in fields such as physics, telecommunications, and electronics to measure ultrafast processes, signal delays, and the duration of events at the atomic and subatomic levels.
Second (Sidereal)
A second (sidereal) is the time measurement based on Earth's rotation relative to distant stars, approximately 3 minutes shorter than the solar second, used in astronomy.
History/Origin
The sidereal second has origins in astronomical observations of Earth's rotation relative to distant celestial objects. It was established to provide a precise time standard for celestial measurements, differing from the solar second used in everyday timekeeping.
Current Use
The sidereal second is primarily used in astronomy and astrophysics for precise time measurements related to celestial events, star tracking, and satellite navigation systems.