Convert square decimeter to Electron cross section
Please provide values below to convert square decimeter [dm^2] to Electron cross section [ECS], or Convert Electron cross section to square decimeter.
How to Convert Square Decimeter to Electron Cross Section
1 dm^2 = 1e+50 ECS
Example: convert 15 dm^2 to ECS:
15 dm^2 = 15 × 1e+50 ECS = 1.5e+51 ECS
Square Decimeter to Electron Cross Section Conversion Table
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Square Decimeter
A square decimeter (dm^2) is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides of one decimeter (10 centimeters).
History/Origin
The square decimeter is derived from the decimeter, a metric unit of length, and has been used in metric measurements for expressing small to moderate areas, especially in scientific and engineering contexts since the adoption of the metric system.
Current Use
The square decimeter is used in various fields such as engineering, architecture, and science for measuring small surface areas, particularly where metric units are standard and precise measurements are required.
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.