Convert megaelectron-volt to dyne centimeter
Please provide values below to convert megaelectron-volt [MeV] to dyne centimeter [dyn*cm], or Convert dyne centimeter to megaelectron-volt.
How to Convert Megaelectron-Volt to Dyne Centimeter
1 MeV = 1.602176634e-06 dyn*cm
Example: convert 15 MeV to dyn*cm:
15 MeV = 15 × 1.602176634e-06 dyn*cm = 2.403264951e-05 dyn*cm
Megaelectron-Volt to Dyne Centimeter Conversion Table
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Megaelectron-Volt
A megaelectron-volt (MeV) is a unit of energy equal to one million electron-volts, commonly used in nuclear and particle physics to express the energy of particles.
History/Origin
The megaelectron-volt was introduced as a convenient unit for expressing high-energy particles in physics, particularly after the development of particle accelerators in the mid-20th century, replacing the electron-volt for larger energy scales.
Current Use
Today, the MeV is widely used in nuclear physics, particle physics, and astrophysics to quantify the energy of subatomic particles, nuclear reactions, and cosmic phenomena.
Dyne Centimeter
A dyne centimeter (dyn·cm) is a unit of energy or work equal to the work done when a force of one dyne acts over a distance of one centimeter.
History/Origin
The dyne centimeter originated from the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system of units, commonly used in physics before the adoption of the SI system, to measure small amounts of energy or work.
Current Use
Today, the dyne centimeter is primarily used in theoretical physics and specialized fields dealing with CGS units, but it is largely replaced by the joule in most practical applications.