Photon Energy Converter

Convert between photon energy units including electron volts (eV), wavelength (nm), frequency (Hz), and joules. Essential for optics, spectroscopy, and quantum physics.

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Scientific Units

Scientific and technical measurements

J
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Joule
SI unit of energy (1 J = 1 kg·m²/s²)
eV
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Electron Volt
Energy unit based on electron charge (1 eV = 1.602×10⁻¹⁹ J)
nm
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Nanometer
Wavelength unit (1 nm = 1×10⁻⁹ m)
μm
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Micrometer
Wavelength unit (1 μm = 1×10⁻⁶ m)
Å
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Angstrom
Wavelength unit (1 Å = 1×10⁻¹⁰ m)
Hz
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Hertz
Frequency unit (1 Hz = 1 cycle/second)
kHz
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Kilohertz
Frequency unit (1 kHz = 1000 Hz)
MHz
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Megahertz
Frequency unit (1 MHz = 1,000,000 Hz)
GHz
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Gigahertz
Frequency unit (1 GHz = 1,000,000,000 Hz)
THz
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Terahertz
Frequency unit (1 THz = 1,000,000,000,000 Hz)
meV
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Millielectron Volt
One thousandth of an electron volt (1 meV = 0.001 eV)
keV
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Kiloelectron Volt
One thousand electron volts (1 keV = 1000 eV)
MeV
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Megaelectron Volt
One million electron volts (1 MeV = 1,000,000 eV)
GeV
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Gigaelectron Volt
One billion electron volts (1 GeV = 1,000,000,000 eV)
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Common Use Cases

  • Optics Researchers: Convert between energy and wavelength for light sources
  • Spectroscopists: Analyze spectral data across different energy units
  • Quantum Physicists: Calculate photon properties for experiments
  • Laser Engineers: Design laser systems with specific wavelengths
  • Students: Learn about photon energy relationships

Photon Energy Units

Energy Units

Joule (J), Electron Volt (eV) - measure photon energy

Wavelength Units

Nanometer (nm), Micrometer (μm), Angstrom (Å)

Frequency Units

Hertz (Hz), kHz, MHz, GHz, THz

Common Applications

Lasers, spectroscopy, quantum computing, medical imaging

About Photon Energy Conversion

Photon energy conversion is based on fundamental relationships in quantum physics. The energy of a photon is related to its frequency by Planck's constant (E = hν), and to its wavelength by the speed of light (E = hc/λ). These relationships allow us to convert between different representations of photon energy.

The electron volt (eV) is a convenient unit for atomic and molecular energy scales, where 1 eV equals 1.602×10⁻¹⁹ joules. Wavelength units like nanometers are commonly used in optics, while frequency units are useful in spectroscopy and quantum mechanics. Our converter handles all these relationships accurately.

This tool is essential for researchers working with light sources, analyzing spectral data, designing optical systems, and understanding quantum phenomena. It provides precise conversions using fundamental physical constants, ensuring accuracy across the electromagnetic spectrum from radio waves to gamma rays.

⚠️ Important Notes

Physical Constants: Conversions use Planck's constant (h) and speed of light (c).
Wavelength Range: Valid for all electromagnetic wavelengths from radio to gamma rays.
Energy Conservation: All conversions preserve the fundamental photon energy.
Precision: High precision calculations for scientific applications.

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