What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to transform electric resistance values expressed in Quantized Hall resistance, a quantum-based standard, into abohm, the unit from the CGS electromagnetic system. It supports researchers and metrologists in relating modern quantum electrical standards to classical units.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in Quantized Hall resistance you want to convert
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Select Quantized Hall resistance as the source unit
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Select abohm as the target unit
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent resistance in abohm
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Use the result for research, metrology, or comparison purposes
Key Features
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Converts from Quantized Hall resistance to abohm with a fixed conversion factor
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Supports electric resistance unit conversion involving quantum and CGS electromagnetic units
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Useful for metrology, fundamental physics research, and historical data analysis
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Browser-based, easy to use without any installation
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Outputs large-scale numerical conversions accurately according to the standard formula
Examples
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1 Quantized Hall resistance = 25812805600000 abohm
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0.5 Quantized Hall resistance = 12906402800000 abohm
Common Use Cases
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Realizing the ohm for precision electrical measurements in metrology institutes
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Comparing quantum-derived resistance with classical electromagnetic unit systems
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Reviewing and interpreting historical electromagnetic resistance data in CGS units
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Conducting research on quantum Hall effect and topological materials
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify unit selections carefully before converting to avoid confusion between modern and historical units
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Use this conversion primarily for research, metrology, or academic purposes rather than everyday engineering
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Be aware of the large numerical values resulting from the conversion to manage data effectively
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Cross-check results if applying converted values in scientific publication or data analysis
Limitations
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The large conversion factor creates very large numeric results, which may be unwieldy
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Abohm units are rarely used outside specialized historical or metrological contexts
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Not intended for everyday electrical engineering measurements
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Conversion applies to specific quantum and electromagnetic units only
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Quantized Hall resistance used for?
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It serves as a primary resistance standard in national metrology institutes and supports precision measurements linked to the quantum Hall effect.
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Why convert Quantized Hall resistance to abohm?
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Converting to abohm helps relate modern quantum-based resistance standards to classical electromagnetic units used in historical literature.
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Is abohm commonly used in electrical engineering?
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No, abohm is mainly used in specialized metrological and historical contexts, not in routine electrical engineering applications.
Key Terminology
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Quantized Hall resistance
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The discrete electric resistance from the quantum Hall effect, fundamental for defining resistance standards based on quantum phenomena.
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Abohm
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The electrical resistance unit in the CGS electromagnetic subsystem, equivalent to one nanohm in SI units.
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Conversion factor
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The exact multiplier used to transform a value from Quantized Hall resistance to abohm, fixed at 25,812,805,600,000.