Convert Electron radius (classical) to X-unit
Please provide values below to convert Electron radius (classical) [r_e] to X-unit [X], or Convert X-unit to Electron radius (classical).
How to Convert Electron Radius (Classical) to X-Unit
1 r_e = 0.0281209117655277 X
Example: convert 15 r_e to X:
15 r_e = 15 × 0.0281209117655277 X = 0.421813676482916 X
Electron Radius (Classical) to X-Unit 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.
X-Unit
An X-unit is a unit of length approximately equal to 1.002 x 10⁻¹³ meters.
History/Origin
The X-unit was proposed by the Swedish physicist Manne Siegbahn in 1919 for measuring the wavelengths of X-rays and gamma rays.
Current Use
The X-unit has been largely replaced by the angstrom and the picometer.