Convert kiloelectron-volt to nanojoule
Please provide values below to convert kiloelectron-volt [keV] to nanojoule [nJ], or Convert nanojoule to kiloelectron-volt.
How to Convert Kiloelectron-Volt to Nanojoule
1 keV = 1.602176634e-07 nJ
Example: convert 15 keV to nJ:
15 keV = 15 × 1.602176634e-07 nJ = 2.403264951e-06 nJ
Kiloelectron-Volt to Nanojoule Conversion Table
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Kiloelectron-Volt
A kiloelectron-volt (keV) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 electron-volts, commonly used in atomic and nuclear physics to measure small amounts of energy.
History/Origin
The electron-volt was introduced in the early 20th century as a convenient unit for expressing energies at the atomic scale, with the prefix 'kilo' added later to denote 1,000 electron-volts, especially in high-energy physics and astrophysics.
Current Use
The keV is widely used today in fields such as X-ray spectroscopy, astrophysics, and particle physics to quantify energies of particles, photons, and nuclear processes.
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.