What Is This Tool?
This unit converter enables you to translate a length given in the classical electron radius, a fundamental atomic scale, into the US survey link, a historical measurement used in land surveying and cadastral records in the United States.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the length value measured in Electron radius (classical).
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Select Electron radius (classical) as the input unit.
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Choose link (US survey) [li] as the output unit.
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Click convert to see the equivalent measurement in links.
Key Features
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Converts between a theoretical atomic length unit and a historical land surveying unit
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Uses precise conversion based on established length definitions
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Supports applications in scientific research and historical land records
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Easy-to-use browser-based interface for quick unit conversion
Examples
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1 Electron radius (classical) equals approximately 1.4007870457121e-14 link (US survey) [li].
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10 Electron radius (classical) converts to 1.4007870457121e-13 links (US survey) [li].
Common Use Cases
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Translating atomic length scales into historic land survey units for archival comparison.
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Interpreting distances noted in old US land survey plats and deeds.
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Reconciling modern scientific measurements with legacy cadastral mapping data.
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Supporting civil engineering and land transfer projects involving historic survey measurements.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this conversion mainly for academic or archival purposes given the vastly different scales.
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Double-check unit selections before converting to avoid errors in physical interpretation.
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Keep in mind the Electron radius (classical) is theoretical and not used for practical surveying.
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Apply conversions carefully when working with historic land survey data to maintain accuracy.
Limitations
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The Electron radius (classical) is a subatomic theoretical length scale without direct surveying application.
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The link (US survey) is a relatively large, historical terrestrial unit, limiting practical equivalence.
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Conversions are mainly of academic interest due to the immense difference in unit scales.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the classical electron radius?
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It is a derived length scale representing where the classical electrostatic self-energy equals the electron rest energy, used in particle and radiation physics.
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What is a US survey link?
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A historical unit of length equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain, used for small measurements in land surveying and cadastral records in the US.
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Why convert from Electron radius to link (US survey)?
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To translate atomic-scale measurements into historical land surveying units for comparative, archival, or academic purposes.
Key Terminology
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Electron radius (classical)
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A derived atomic-length scale indicating a characteristic scattering length related to electron electrostatics.
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Link (US survey)
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A historical US land surveying unit equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain, used for fine linear measurements.