What Is This Tool?
This tool allows you to convert energy measurements from Hartree energy, used primarily in atomic physics and quantum chemistry, to erg, the CGS unit of energy. It is designed to help users bridge quantum-scale energies and classical CGS units for various scientific and practical applications.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the energy value measured in Hartree energy
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Select Hartree energy as the input unit
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Select erg as the output unit
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Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent energy in erg
Key Features
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Converts energy values from Hartree energy to erg accurately based on standard conversion rates
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User-friendly interface ideal for scientists, students, and researchers working with atomic and classical energy units
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Browser-based tool requiring no installation or downloads
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Supports calculations relevant to quantum chemistry, astrophysics, and classical mechanics studies
Examples
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2 Hartree energy equals 8.7194964e-11 erg
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0.5 Hartree energy equals 2.1798741e-11 erg
Common Use Cases
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Reporting total electronic energies in atomic and molecular quantum chemistry calculations
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Expressing theoretical energy differences such as reaction energies or ionization potentials
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Converting quantum scale energy measurements for comparisons in classical physics or astrophysics
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Interpreting or converting historical scientific literature using CGS energy units
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure the input energy value is accurate and corresponds to Hartree units before conversion
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Use this tool when needing to link quantum chemistry results with classical CGS unit systems
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Be mindful of the scale difference resulting in very small erg values after conversion
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Double-check conversions especially when results need to feed into SI-based calculations
Limitations
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Hartree energy is specialized for atomic and quantum scale use whereas erg represents larger classical scale energy
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Resulting converted values are very small due to the large difference in magnitude between the units
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Erg unit belongs to the CGS system, which is less commonly used today compared to SI units
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Numerical precision should be managed carefully because of the vast scale difference
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Hartree energy used for?
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Hartree energy is the atomic unit of energy primarily used in atomic physics and quantum chemistry for electronic structure calculations and theoretical studies.
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Why convert Hartree energy to erg?
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Converting Hartree energy to erg helps express quantum scale energies in classical CGS units, facilitating comparisons and calculations in fields like astrophysics and classical mechanics.
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Is the erg unit still commonly used?
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The erg is part of the CGS system and is less common today, with many fields preferring SI units, but it remains relevant in certain scientific contexts and historical literature.
Key Terminology
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Hartree energy
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An atomic unit of energy used in quantum chemistry and atomic physics, defining the natural energy scale for electronic structure calculations.
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Erg
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A CGS unit of energy or work, equivalent to 1×10⁻⁷ joule, commonly used in classical mechanics, astrophysics, and electromagnetic theory.
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CGS system
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A system of units based on centimeter, gram, and second used for physical measurements including energy.