What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to transform length values measured in Bohr radius, an atomic unit, into link (US survey), a historic land surveying unit. It is useful for correlating measurements from quantum physics and chemistry with older land survey records.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the numerical value in Bohr radius you want to convert
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Select the target unit as link (US survey)
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Click the convert button to get the result
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Review the output displayed in link (US survey) units
Key Features
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Converts atomic-scale lengths to historic surveying units
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Supports precise input values for accurate conversions
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Browser-based and easy to use without installation
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Provides conversion examples for quick reference
Examples
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10 Bohr radius equals 2.6305187238801e-9 link (US survey)
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1,000 Bohr radius equals 2.6305187238801e-7 link (US survey)
Common Use Cases
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Quantum chemistry and atomic structure calculations involving atomic units
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Interpreting historic US land survey plats and boundary descriptions
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Reconciling modern measurements with legacy land surveying records
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Civil engineering projects requiring conversion between atomic scale and land survey data
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure unit consistency when combining atomic scale data with survey measurements
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Use high precision input values due to the very small conversion factor
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Validate conversion results within the context of their application
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Be aware of the historic nature of the link unit and its limited use today
Limitations
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Bohr radius is extremely small relative to the link, producing very small conversion values
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Link (US survey) is a historic unit, rarely used in modern measurements
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Care must be taken to handle vastly different scales between units when integrating data
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a Bohr radius used for?
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The Bohr radius is primarily used in quantum chemistry and atomic physics to express atomic-scale distances compactly.
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Where is the link (US survey) unit applied?
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The link is used in historic US land surveys, cadastral mapping, and civil engineering to describe small linear subdivisions.
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Can I use this tool for modern land measurements?
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While it can convert units, the link is a historic unit and not commonly used in current measurement systems.
Key Terminology
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Bohr radius [b, a.u.]
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An atomic unit of length corresponding to the most probable distance between the nucleus and electron in hydrogen's ground state.
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Link (US survey) [li]
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A historic unit of length equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain used in US land surveying, approximately 0.201168 meters.
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Gunter's chain
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A surveyor's measuring tool totaling 66 US survey feet, which is subdivided into 100 links.