What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms electrical resistance values from Quantized Hall resistance, a quantum-based standard, into microhm, a unit representing very small resistances commonly used in practical engineering and scientific fields.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the resistance value in Quantized Hall resistance units.
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Select the 'Quantized Hall resistance' as the input unit.
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Choose 'microhm' as the output unit.
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Click convert to obtain the equivalent resistance in microhm.
Key Features
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Converts electrical resistance from Quantized Hall resistance to microhm.
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Supports highly precise unit transformation relevant to quantum electrical standards.
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Browser-based and easy to use without requiring special software.
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Useful for applications in metrology institutes and quantum physics research.
Examples
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1 Quantized Hall resistance equals 25,812,805,600 microhm.
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0.5 Quantized Hall resistance equals 12,906,402,800 microhm.
Common Use Cases
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Realizing the standard of the ohm in national metrology institutes using quantum Hall devices.
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Performing precision measurements of fundamental constants and electrical metrology cross-checks.
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Studying quantum Hall physics and topological phases in low-dimensional materials.
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Measuring very low resistances in high-current busbars, connectors, and superconductors.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure input values reflect conditions of strong magnetic fields and low temperatures when dealing with Quantized Hall resistance.
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Use precise instrumentation when applying conversions due to the large scale difference.
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Verify units carefully to avoid confusion between quantum standard values and practical resistance measurements.
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Apply this conversion to relate quantum standards to everyday electrical resistance specifications.
Limitations
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The Quantized Hall resistance is only defined under specific physical conditions such as very strong magnetic fields and low temperatures.
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Direct measurement or application outside specialized metrology labs is limited.
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The very large conversion factor means great care and suitable tools are necessary to manage the scale difference effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Quantized Hall resistance represent?
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It represents discrete electrical resistance values arising from the quantum Hall effect under precise physical conditions, serving as a quantum standard for resistance.
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Why convert Quantized Hall resistance to microhm?
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Converting allows quantum-based resistance standards to be related to practical, very low resistance measurements used in engineering and materials science.
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Where is this conversion commonly used?
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It is used in national metrology institutes for standard realizations, quantum physics research, and industries measuring very small resistances such as superconductors and high-current electrical components.
Key Terminology
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Quantized Hall resistance
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Discrete transverse resistance observed in the quantum Hall effect, defined for the integer effect by R_H = h/(ν e²), used as a resistance standard in metrology.
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Microhm (µΩ)
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A unit of electrical resistance equal to one millionth of an ohm, measuring very low resistances in conductors and precision components.
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Von Klitzing constant (R_K)
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A physical constant h/e² related to the Quantum Hall effect and foundational to the definition of Quantized Hall resistance.