What does erg/second measure?

Erg/second is a CGS unit of power representing the transfer of one erg of energy per second.

When should I use attowatt?

Attowatt is used to express extremely small power levels typical in nanoelectronics and ultra-sensitive photodetection.

How do I convert erg/s to attowatt?

Multiply the value in erg/s by 100000000000 to get the equivalent power in attowatts.

How to Convert from Erg/second [erg/s] to Attowatt [aW]

Learn how to convert power measurements from erg per second (erg/s) to attowatt (aW), two units used in distinct scientific fields for expressing varying power levels.

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Erg/second [erg/s] to Attowatt [aW] Conversion Table

Erg/second [erg/s]	Attowatt [aW]

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Erg/second [erg/s] to Attowatt [aW] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter tool helps you transform power values from erg per second, a CGS-based unit commonly used in astrophysics, to attowatt, an extremely small SI-based power unit applied in nanoelectronics and ultra-sensitive detection.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value in erg/second to convert.
Select erg/second as the original unit and attowatt as the target unit.
Click the convert button to get the result in attowatts.
Review the output and repeat as needed for other values.

Key Features

Converts power measurements from erg/second to attowatt accurately.
Supports users working in astrophysics, nanoelectronics, and experimental physics.
Browser-based and easy to use without installing software.
Provides conversion examples for quick reference.

Examples

2 erg/s converts to 200000000000 aW
0.5 erg/s converts to 50000000000 aW

Common Use Cases

Expressing power output of stars and other astronomical sources using erg/second then converting to attowatt for sensitive measurements.
Reporting radiative power within CGS-based theoretical studies and translating results into modern SI units.
Measuring optical power levels from ultra-sensitive photodetectors in experimental physics.
Analyzing power dissipation in nanoelectronic devices and cryogenic detectors.

Tips & Best Practices

Carefully select appropriate units to avoid confusion between vastly different power scales.
Use the converter for bridging classical CGS units and modern SI units in scientific work.
Double-check conversion results when handling extremely small or large values.
Understand the contexts where each unit is preferred for accurate interpretation.

Limitations

Erg/second is less used in current practice compared to SI units requiring careful unit conversions.
Differences in scale can introduce precision challenges in converting between erg/s and attowatt.
Selecting incorrect units may lead to misunderstandings of power magnitudes in application.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does erg/second measure?: Erg/second is a CGS unit of power representing the transfer of one erg of energy per second.
When should I use attowatt?: Attowatt is used to express extremely small power levels typical in nanoelectronics and ultra-sensitive photodetection.
How do I convert erg/s to attowatt?: Multiply the value in erg/s by 100000000000 to get the equivalent power in attowatts.

Key Terminology

Erg/second [erg/s]: A CGS unit of power equal to one erg of energy transferred per second, used in astrophysics and older scientific literature.
Attowatt [aW]: A unit of power equivalent to 10⁻¹⁸ watts, used to measure extremely small energy transfer rates in nanoelectronics and sensitive detectors.
Power: The rate at which energy is transferred or converted.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit is part of the CGS system?

Attowatt

Erg/second

Watt

What power scale does attowatt represent?

Extremely small power

Moderate power

Very large power

What is the conversion factor from erg/second to attowatt?

1 × 10⁻⁷

1 × 10¹¹

1 × 10⁻¹⁸

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