What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms length values measured in long reeds—a traditional and now-obsolete unit used in historical land and surveying contexts—into the classical electron radius, a fundamental physical length scale important in particle physics and electromagnetic scattering.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the length value in long reeds that you wish to convert
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Select the conversion direction from long reed to electron radius (classical)
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View the result displayed in electron radius units based on the conversion formula
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Use the converted value for educational, research, or analytical purposes
Key Features
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Converts from the historical long reed length unit to the classical electron radius scale
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Provides a direct link between traditional measurement units and fundamental physical constants
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Includes use cases relevant to historical metrology and advanced physics fields
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Simple formula-based conversion with a fixed conversion factor
Examples
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2 Long reeds equal 2 × 1135722888044100 = 2271445776088200 electron radius (classical)
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0.5 Long reed equals 0.5 × 1135722888044100 = 567861444022050 electron radius (classical)
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting and converting distances in historical land deeds and old maps
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Translating antiquated surveying measurements for property restoration
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Calculations in physics involving Thomson scattering and electromagnetic interactions
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Bridging traditional units with microscopic physical scales in educational contexts
Tips & Best Practices
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Consider the historical and regional variability of the long reed when interpreting results
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Use this conversion mainly for symbolic, educational, or research-oriented purposes
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Verify historical measurement context to reduce approximation errors
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Combine with physics formulas involving classical electron radius for relevant calculations
Limitations
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The length of the long reed differed by locality and period, so conversions can be approximate without exact historical context
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The classical electron radius is a theoretical quantity, not an actual physical dimension
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Applications of this conversion are mainly symbolic or educational rather than practical for direct measurement
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a long reed?
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The long reed is a traditional and now largely obsolete unit of length historically used in land measurement and surveying, with its exact value varying by region and era.
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What does the classical electron radius represent?
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It is a derived length scale representing a characteristic scattering length in particle physics, not the physical size of an electron.
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Why convert from long reed to electron radius (classical)?
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This conversion links historical length measurements to a fundamental physical scale, useful in physics education, research, and when interpreting old measurement records.
Key Terminology
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Long reed
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A traditional, now obsolete, unit of length used historically for land measurements; its value varies depending on historical and regional context.
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Classical electron radius
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A derived length scale in physics representing the characteristic scattering length related to the electron, defined by classical electromagnetic theory.