Convert kiloelectron-volt to gigaton
Please provide values below to convert kiloelectron-volt [keV] to gigaton [Gton], or Convert gigaton to kiloelectron-volt.
How to Convert Kiloelectron-Volt to Gigaton
1 keV = 3.8292940583174e-35 Gton
Example: convert 15 keV to Gton:
15 keV = 15 × 3.8292940583174e-35 Gton = 5.7439410874761e-34 Gton
Kiloelectron-Volt to Gigaton 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.
Gigaton
A gigaton (Gton) is a unit of mass equal to one billion metric tons or 10^9 metric tons.
History/Origin
The gigaton has been used in scientific and environmental contexts to quantify large-scale phenomena such as greenhouse gas emissions and ice mass changes, gaining prominence in climate science discussions since the late 20th century.
Current Use
Currently, the gigaton is used to measure and communicate large quantities of emissions, such as annual carbon dioxide emissions from countries or sectors, and to assess changes in global ice mass and other large-scale environmental metrics.