What Is This Tool?
This converter allows users to transform length values from the Bohr radius, used mainly in atomic and quantum physics, into poles, a traditional English unit commonly used in historical land surveying and property measurements.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the numeric value representing length in Bohr radius units.
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Select the output unit as pole for land measurement conversions.
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Click convert to obtain the equivalent length value expressed in poles.
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Use the result to interpret atomic-scale measurements in contexts related to surveying or historical documentation.
Key Features
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Converts length measurements from Bohr radius [b, a.u.] to pole units accurately according to defined conversion rates.
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Supports understanding and translating scales used in quantum chemistry and historical land measurement.
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Browser-based and easy to use for both scientific and surveying applications.
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Provides example conversions to illustrate the scale difference between atomic and land units.
Examples
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1 Bohr radius equals 1.0522095939712e-11 pole.
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1,000,000 Bohr radius correspond to 1.0522095939712e-5 pole.
Common Use Cases
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Quantum chemistry and atomic-structure calculations requiring atomic length units.
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Interpreting historical British and colonial property deed measurements involving poles.
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Converting rods or poles from old survey measurements to modern units when updating cadastral records.
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Relating atomic-scale scientific data to macroscopic land measurement units in educational or research contexts.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always verify the scale context when converting between atomic and macroscopic units due to large magnitude differences.
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Use this conversion mainly for scientific comparison or educational purposes rather than direct field measurements.
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Ensure units are correctly selected to avoid misinterpretation in surveying or engineering work.
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Refer to historical documentation carefully when working with poles to maintain accuracy.
Limitations
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Bohr radius represents atomic-scale length whereas pole is a macroscopic length; resulting values are extremely small.
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The conversion is rarely practical for direct field use due to the vast difference in scale.
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Potential confusion can arise if magnitude differences are not considered carefully when applying converted values.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a Bohr radius used for?
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It is an atomic unit of length representing the most probable distance between the nucleus and electron in a hydrogen atom, commonly used in quantum chemistry and atomic calculations.
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What is a pole in length measurement?
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A pole, also called a rod or perch, is a traditional English unit of length equal to 16.5 feet or 5.0292 meters, used historically in land surveying and property boundaries.
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Why convert from Bohr radius to pole?
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This conversion helps relate atomic-scale measurements to traditional land measurement units, which can be useful in educational materials or when comparing scientific data to historical surveying contexts.
Key Terminology
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Bohr radius
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An atomic unit of length representing the most probable distance between the nucleus and electron in a hydrogen atom's ground state.
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Pole
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A traditional English unit of length also called rod or perch, used historically in surveying and equal to 16.5 feet or 5.0292 meters.