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ELECTRON-VOLT [1 record]

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Record 1 2014-12-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metrology and Units of Measure
  • Atomic Physics
  • Nuclear Physics
Universal entry(ies)
eV
symbol
DEF

A unit of energy equal to the change in energy of an electron in passing through a potential difference of 1 V [volt].

OBS

electron-volt: term and definition standardized by ISO in 1997.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Unités de mesure et métrologie
  • Physique atomique
  • Physique nucléaire
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
eV
symbol
DEF

Unité d'énergie égale à la variation d'énergie d'un électron qui subit une variation de potentiel de 1 V [volt].

OBS

électron-volt : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO en 1997.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Metrología y unidades de medida
  • Física atómica
  • Física nuclear
Entrada(s) universal(es)
eV
symbol
DEF

Energía que adquiere un electrón al atravesar en el vacío una diferencia de potencial de un voltio.

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