What Is This Tool?
This unit converter transforms measurements from the historical long reed, an obsolete length unit once used in land measurement, into the Bohr radius, an atomic unit representing the typical distance between a hydrogen atom's nucleus and electron. It bridges legacy measurement systems with atomic-scale units for scientific and historical research.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in long reeds that you want to convert.
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Select 'Long reed' as the source unit.
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Select 'Bohr radius [b, a.u.]' as the target unit.
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent value in Bohr radii.
Key Features
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Converts from the traditional long reed length unit to the Bohr radius atomic unit.
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Uses an exact conversion rate based on scientific constants and historical data.
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Supports applications in historical land surveying and quantum physics.
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Browser-based and user-friendly interface for quick conversions.
Examples
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2 Long reed = 120957581076.958 Bohr radius [b, a.u.]
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0.5 Long reed = 30239395269.2395 Bohr radius [b, a.u.]
Common Use Cases
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Converting historical land measurement distances for modern analysis.
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Scaling distance data to atomic units in quantum chemistry and physics.
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Cross-referencing legacy surveying units with atomic-scale measurements.
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Supporting interdisciplinary research linking macro and atomic length scales.
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify the historical context of the long reed unit to ensure correct conversion.
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Use this tool primarily for theoretical or research purposes rather than practical measurements.
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Understand the difference between fixed atomic units and variable historical units.
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Double-check conversions when applying data to scientific modeling or historical analysis.
Limitations
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The long reed's exact length changes depending on locality and time period, causing conversion uncertainties.
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The Bohr radius is a fixed atomic constant, so conversion is mainly theoretical or specialized.
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Historical unit definitions must align correctly with the conversion factor used.
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Not suitable for precise practical measurements without contextual adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the long reed unit?
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The long reed is a traditional and now obsolete length unit historically used for land measurement, with varying values depending on region and period.
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What does the Bohr radius represent?
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The Bohr radius is an atomic unit of length corresponding to the most probable distance between the nucleus and electron in a hydrogen atom's ground state.
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Why convert between long reed and Bohr radius?
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This conversion helps analyze historical distances at atomic scales, useful in quantum chemistry, computational physics, and interdisciplinary research.
Key Terminology
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Long reed
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An old unit of length used historically for land measurements with values that vary by time and place.
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Bohr radius
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The atomic unit of length equal to approximately 5.29177210903×10⁻¹¹ metres, representing the hydrogen atom's electron-nucleus distance.
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Unit conversion
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The process of changing a quantity expressed in one unit to another unit by applying a conversion factor.