Electronvolt to Joule Converter
1.602176634 × 10⁻¹⁹ J
Understanding Electronvolts and Joules
An electronvolt (eV) is the amount of kinetic energy gained by a single electron accelerating through an electric potential difference of one volt in vacuum. It's commonly used in atomic physics and particle physics.
Conversion Formula
To convert from electronvolts (eV) to joules (J), use the following formula:
1 eV = 1.602176634 × 10⁻¹⁹ J
Common Applications
Electronvolts are commonly used in:
- Particle physics experiments
- Atomic and molecular physics
- Semiconductor physics
- X-ray and gamma-ray measurements