Convert square perch to Electron cross section
Please provide values below to convert square perch [sq pch] to Electron cross section [ECS], or Convert Electron cross section to square perch.
How to Convert Square Perch to Electron Cross Section
1 sq pch = 2.529285295e+53 ECS
Example: convert 15 sq pch to ECS:
15 sq pch = 15 × 2.529285295e+53 ECS = 3.7939279425e+54 ECS
Square Perch to Electron Cross Section Conversion Table
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Square Perch
A square perch is a unit of area measurement equal to the area of a square with one perch (16.5 feet) on each side.
History/Origin
The square perch, also known as a square rod or perche, originated in the British Imperial system and was traditionally used in land measurement, especially in the UK and former British colonies.
Current Use
Today, the square perch is largely obsolete and rarely used, having been replaced by metric units such as square meters. It may still be encountered in historical land records or in regions where traditional units persist.
Electron Cross Section
Electron cross section (ECS) is a measure of the probability of an electron interacting with a target particle or material, typically expressed in units of area such as square meters or barns.
History/Origin
The concept of cross section originated in nuclear and particle physics to quantify interaction probabilities. The electron cross section has been developed through experimental measurements and theoretical models since the early 20th century, playing a crucial role in understanding electron-matter interactions.
Current Use
ECS is used in fields such as plasma physics, electron microscopy, and radiation physics to analyze electron scattering, collision processes, and material properties, aiding in the design of experiments and interpretation of electron interaction data.