What Is This Tool?
This tool converts length values from the Bohr radius, an atomic-scale measurement fundamental in quantum chemistry, to the link, a historic English surveying unit used in land measurement records.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the length value in Bohr radius units into the input field.
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Select 'Bohr radius [b, a.u.]' as the input unit and 'link [li]' as the output unit.
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent length in links.
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Review the output and use included examples to verify results.
Key Features
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Converts Bohr radius to link units accurately using established conversion factors.
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Supports interdisciplinary applications between atomic-scale physics and historical surveying.
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Browser-based interface designed for ease of use.
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Provides unit definitions and historical context for both units.
Examples
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5 Bohr radius equals 5 multiplied by 2.6305239849281e-10, resulting in 1.31526199246405e-9 link.
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1 Bohr radius converts directly to 2.6305239849281e-10 link.
Common Use Cases
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Quantum chemistry and atomic-structure calculations using atomic units.
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Historical research interpreting distances in old land measurement documents.
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Computational physics involving interatomic distances and scaling.
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Reconstruction of historical property boundaries from cadastral records.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this conversion tool primarily for academic or interdisciplinary research combining quantum physics and surveying history.
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Verify conversions with the provided examples to ensure accuracy.
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Be aware of the scale differences between atomic and macroscopic units when interpreting results.
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Consider historical variability in link measurements depending on region and time.
Limitations
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The vast difference in scale between the Bohr radius (atomic) and the link (macroscopic) makes practical conversions rare.
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Precision may be affected due to historic variations in the link unit across regions and periods.
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Conversions are mostly relevant for academic, historical, or interdisciplinary study rather than practical applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a Bohr radius?
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The Bohr radius is an atomic unit of length representing the most probable distance between the nucleus and electron in hydrogen's ground state.
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What is a link used for?
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The link is a historic English surveying unit used primarily in 18th and 19th century land measurements and cadastral records.
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Why convert from Bohr radius to link?
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Converting helps relate atomic-scale distances from quantum physics to historic surveying units, aiding research in interdisciplinary studies.
Key Terminology
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Bohr radius [b, a.u.]
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An atomic unit of length defining the most probable distance between nucleus and electron in hydrogen's ground state.
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Link [li]
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A historic English unit of length used in surveying, equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain and approximately 0.201168 metres.
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Gunter's chain
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A historic measuring device used in land surveying, where 100 links make one chain.