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Understanding Nanometers
A nanometer (nm) is an incredibly small unit of measurement equal to one billionth (10-9) of a meter. To put this in perspective:
- 🔬 A human hair is about 75,000 nanometers wide
- 🦠A typical bacteria is around 1,000 nanometers
- 🔴 A red blood cell is approximately 7,000 nanometers wide
- 💻 Modern computer processors have components as small as 5 nanometers
Common Uses of Nanometers
Nanometers are commonly used in:
- Nanotechnology research and development
- Semiconductor manufacturing
- Wavelength measurements of visible light (380-700 nm)
- Scientific research at the molecular level