What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms electric resistance measurements from statohm, an obsolete unit from the electrostatic CGS system, into quantized Hall resistance, a quantum standard used in advanced electrical metrology and quantum Hall effect studies.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the resistance value in statohm into the input field
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Select 'statohm' as the input unit and 'Quantized Hall resistance' as the output unit
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Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent quantized Hall resistance value
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Use the result to relate classical CGS resistance values to quantum resistance standards
Key Features
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Converts between historical statohm units and quantized Hall resistance
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Supports understanding of classical and quantum resistance units
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Facilitates precision resistance standard comparisons in metrology
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Browser-based and easy to use without installation
Examples
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2 statohm converts to 69,636,382.34 Quantized Hall resistance
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0.5 statohm converts to 17,409,095.58 Quantized Hall resistance
Common Use Cases
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Converting resistance measurements from historical CGS-ESU units to modern quantum standards
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Supporting theoretical and historical electromagnetism studies using CGS units
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Enabling precision resistance realizations in metrology institutes
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Assisting educational comparisons between classical and quantum electrical resistance units
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure values entered are originally in statohm for accurate conversion
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Use converted results for interpretation within quantum resistance measurement contexts
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Consider the limitations of both units’ applicability when analyzing results
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Apply conversions to support deeper understanding of quantum Hall effect phenomena
Limitations
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Statohm is obsolete and rarely used in practical resistance measurement today
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Quantized Hall resistance definitions rely on specific experimental conditions involving low temperature and strong magnetic fields
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Direct practical equivalence to everyday resistance units is limited
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Numerical precision depends on fundamental constants and quantum filling factors which require careful consideration
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a statohm?
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The statohm is an obsolete unit of electrical resistance in the electrostatic CGS system, primarily of historical and theoretical interest.
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What does quantized Hall resistance represent?
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It is the discrete transverse electrical resistance observed in the quantum Hall effect, serving as a quantum standard for resistance.
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Why convert statohm to quantized Hall resistance?
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This conversion helps relate classical CGS resistance values to precise quantum standards used in metrology and research.
Key Terminology
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Statohm
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An obsolete unit of electrical resistance from the electrostatic CGS system representing the ratio of electrostatic potential difference to electrostatic current.
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Quantized Hall resistance
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Discrete electrical resistance observed due to the quantum Hall effect, used as a quantum resistance standard linked to fundamental constants.
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Quantum Hall effect
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A quantum phenomenon where the transverse electrical resistance takes on quantized values under low temperature and strong magnetic fields.