What Is This Tool?
This tool helps convert power values from picojoule per second (pJ/s), a very small SI unit commonly used in microelectronics and photonics, into erg per second (erg/s), a CGS-based unit often applied in astrophysics and older scientific calculations.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the power value in picojoule per second (pJ/s) you wish to convert.
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Choose picojoule/second as the source unit and erg/second as the target unit.
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent power in erg/second (erg/s).
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Review the output to understand the converted power level in CGS units.
Key Features
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Converts picojoule/second (pJ/s) to erg/second (erg/s) easily.
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Supports conversion of extremely small power levels relevant in advanced electronics and photonics.
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Facilitates translation between SI units and CGS units used in astrophysical research and legacy literature.
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Provides clear examples for quick understanding of conversion results.
Examples
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5 pJ/s equals 0.00005 erg/s by multiplying 5 by 0.00001.
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100 pJ/s converts to 0.001 erg/s using the conversion factor.
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This tool applies the formula: 1 pJ/s = 0.00001 erg/s for all conversions.
Common Use Cases
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Specifying continuous power consumption of ultra-low-power sensors and microcontrollers.
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Reporting optical power levels in sensitive photonic detection systems.
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Expressing energy-per-operation rates as power in low-energy digital circuits.
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Converting microelectronics or photonics measurements to CGS units for astrophysical research.
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Interpreting power values in older scientific publications that use CGS units.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure accurate entry of picojoule per second values to maintain conversion integrity.
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Understand the domain of use to select appropriate units (SI versus CGS).
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Use this converter to bridge measurements between modern electronics and legacy astrophysical calculations.
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Be aware of potential precision loss due to very small values in conversions.
Limitations
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Handling extremely small power values may cause precision issues in some tools or software.
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Erg/second units are less prevalent in contemporary SI-based measurements, which may limit cross-domain compatibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is one picojoule per second?
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It is a unit of power equal to 10⁻¹² joules per second, used to measure ultra-small continuous power levels in microelectronics and photonics.
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Why convert picojoule/second to erg/second?
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Converting allows translating SI-based ultra-small power values into CGS units often used in astrophysics and older scientific work.
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What is the conversion factor between pJ/s and erg/s?
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One picojoule per second equals 0.00001 erg per second according to the defined conversion rate.
Key Terminology
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Picojoule/second [pJ/s]
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A power unit equal to 10⁻¹² joules per second, used for measuring very small power levels in microelectronics and photonics.
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Erg/second [erg/s]
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The CGS unit of power, where one erg per second equals 1×10⁻⁷ watts, commonly used in astrophysics and legacy scientific literature.
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Conversion Rate
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The factor used to translate one unit's measurement into another, such as 1 pJ/s = 0.00001 erg/s.