What Is This Tool?
This converter allows users to transform values from the Bohr radius, an atomic unit of length, into arpents, a traditional French unit historically used for land measurement. It bridges the gap between atomic scale distances and regional land measurement units.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in Bohr radius units you wish to convert
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Select Bohr radius as the starting unit and arpent as the target unit
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent length in arpents
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Use the results to relate atomic scale measurements to historical land dimensions
Key Features
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Converts length values from Bohr radius to arpent efficiently
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Supports interdisciplinary applications combining physics and historical measurements
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Browser-based and easy to use with straightforward input and output
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Provides exact conversion based on defined unit equivalences
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Helps interpret historical land data using modern atomic unit context
Examples
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1 Bohr radius equals approximately 9.0424261981902e-13 arpent
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1,000,000 Bohr radii convert to about 9.0424261981902e-7 arpents
Common Use Cases
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Quantum chemistry and atomic-structure calculations needing conversion to land units
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Interpreting historical French land measurement documents and maps
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Linking atomic-scale physical data with cadastral and legal land records
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Academic research combining quantum physics and regional historical studies
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Legal or surveying analyses involving old land descriptions and modern units
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify which regional definition of arpent applies for your historical land data
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Remember the vast difference in scale makes arpents very large compared to Bohr radius
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Use the tool mainly for interdisciplinary or historical research contexts
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Cross-check results when applying conversions to legal or surveying documentation
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Understand the atomic origin of the Bohr radius for conceptual clarity
Limitations
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The arpent unit varies historically and regionally, affecting exact equivalence
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Bohr radius values converted to arpents yield extremely small numbers
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This conversion is uncommon in everyday measurements due to scale differences
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Not suitable for practical land measurement but useful for academic and legal study
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a Bohr radius used for?
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The Bohr radius is an atomic unit of length used mainly in quantum chemistry, atomic-structure calculations, and computational physics to express atomic-scale distances compactly.
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What is an arpent and where was it used?
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An arpent is a historical French measure of length formerly used for land measurement and cadastre purposes, mainly in France and French colonies such as Quebec and Louisiana.
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Why convert Bohr radius to arpent?
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Converting Bohr radius to arpent can assist historians, scientists, and legal professionals in relating atomic-scale measurements to historical land data recorded in traditional units.
Key Terminology
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Bohr Radius
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An atomic unit of length equal to the most probable distance between the nucleus and electron in a hydrogen atom in its ground state, used in quantum chemistry.
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Arpent
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A historical French unit of length used mainly for land measurement in France and its former colonies, with regional and temporal variations.
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Conversion Rate
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The fixed numeric factor (1 Bohr radius = 9.0424261981902e-13 arpent) used to convert values from one unit to another.