Nanowatt to Calorie per Second Converter
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Unit Description
Nanowatt (nW)
Definition
A nanowatt (nW) is a unit of power equal to one billionth of a watt (10⁻⁹ W). It represents incredibly small amounts of power found in advanced microelectronics, quantum devices, and ultra-sensitive scientific instruments.
History
The nanowatt became relevant with the development of nanotechnology and quantum electronics. It provided a scale for describing power levels in quantum devices, advanced semiconductors, and ultra-sensitive measurement systems where power consumption approaches fundamental limits.
Current Use
Nanowatts are used in nanotechnology, quantum electronics, ultra-sensitive instruments, and advanced research applications. They're essential for quantum device specifications, nanoelectronics, and precision scientific measurements at the molecular level.
Calorie per Second (cal/s)
Definition
Calorie per second (cal/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer of one calorie per second. It's used in thermodynamic applications and provides a direct relationship between thermal energy and power.
History
Calorie per second developed with early thermodynamic studies and calorimetry. It provided a way to express power in terms of thermal energy units, particularly useful in heat transfer calculations and thermal system analysis.
Current Use
Calorie per second is used in thermodynamics, heat transfer calculations, and thermal system design. It's found in calorimetry, thermal analysis, and applications where thermal energy rates are more intuitive than electrical power units.
Conversion Table
Nanowatt(nW) | Calorie per Second(cal/s) |
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1 | 2.39006e-10 |
2 | 4.78011e-10 |
3 | 7.17017e-10 |
4 | 9.56023e-10 |
5 | 1.19503e-9 |
6 | 1.43403e-9 |
7 | 1.67304e-9 |
8 | 1.91205e-9 |
9 | 2.15105e-9 |
10 | 2.39006e-9 |
Conversion Examples
Convert 1 Nanowatt to Calorie per Second
- Conversion Factor: 1 nW = 2.39006e-10 cal/s
- Conversion Formula: cal/s = nW ÷ 4.184e+9
- Calculation: 1 nW ÷ 4.184e+9 = 2.39006e-10 cal/s
Convert 10 Nanowatt to Calorie per Second
- Conversion Factor: 1 nW = 2.39006e-10 cal/s
- Conversion Formula: cal/s = nW ÷ 4.184e+9
- Calculation: 10 nW ÷ 4.184e+9 = 2.39006e-9 cal/s
Convert 100 Nanowatt to Calorie per Second
- Conversion Factor: 1 nW = 2.39006e-10 cal/s
- Conversion Formula: cal/s = nW ÷ 4.184e+9
- Calculation: 100 nW ÷ 4.184e+9 = 2.39006e-8 cal/s
Convert 1,000 Nanowatt to Calorie per Second
- Conversion Factor: 1 nW = 2.39006e-10 cal/s
- Conversion Formula: cal/s = nW ÷ 4.184e+9
- Calculation: 1,000 nW ÷ 4.184e+9 = 2.39006e-7 cal/s