What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms measurements from the atomic unit of length, based on the Bohr radius used in atomic physics, into poles, a traditional English length unit utilized primarily in historical surveying and land measurement contexts.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in a.u. of length that you want to convert.
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Select 'a.u. of length [a.u., b]' as the input unit and 'pole' as the output unit.
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent length in poles.
Key Features
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Converts atomic-scale length units (a.u. of length) to traditional surveying units (pole).
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Supports understanding of distances in both quantum physics and historical land measurement.
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Browser-based and straightforward conversion process.
Examples
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10 a.u. of length converts to approximately 1.0522095939712 × 10⁻¹⁰ poles.
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1,000 a.u. of length converts to approximately 1.0522095939712 × 10⁻⁸ poles.
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting electron orbital sizes and interatomic distances using atomic units.
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Relating atomic scale measurements to traditional land survey data measured in poles.
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Updating and converting historical cadastral and agricultural records that use poles.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use the converter primarily for scientific or historical analysis where both units are relevant.
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Be mindful of the large difference in unit scales when interpreting results.
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Double-check inputs and outputs due to small numerical results.
Limitations
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The atomic unit of length is extremely small compared to the pole, making resulting values very small and sometimes impractical for typical land measurements.
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Due to the significant scale difference, this conversion is mainly suited for specialized scientific or historical contexts.
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Not intended for direct use in everyday surveying or land measurement tasks.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is an atomic unit of length?
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It is the Bohr radius, representing the average electron-proton distance in hydrogen, used in atomic physics and quantum mechanics.
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What is a pole used for?
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A pole is a traditional English unit of length used historically in surveying, land measurement, and agricultural records.
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Why convert from atomic units to poles?
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To relate atomic-scale measurements to traditional land-surveying units for interdisciplinary or historical data analysis.
Key Terminology
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Atomic unit of length (a.u. of length)
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The Bohr radius representing an atomic scale distance important in quantum mechanics and atomic physics.
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Pole
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A traditional English unit of length used mainly in historical surveying and land measurement, equal to 16.5 feet or 5.0292 meters.
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Bohr radius (a0)
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Characteristic length scale in atomic physics equal to the mean electron–proton separation in hydrogen's ground state.