Difference between revisions of "Angstrom"

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(used to measure wavelengths of light)
(the Swedish varianst aren't used in English)
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An angstrom (or ångström or aangstroem, symbol ''Å'') is a unit of [[length]] equivalent to one hundred-millionth of a centimeter (1×10<sup>−10</sup> m). Unit is named after Swedish physicist Anders Jonas Ångström.
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An angstrom (symbol ''Å'') is a unit of [[length]] equivalent to one hundred-millionth of a centimeter (1×10<sup>−10</sup> m). Unit is named after Swedish physicist Anders Jonas Ångström.
 
 
It is most often used to measure wavelengths of light.
 

Revision as of 03:02, June 2, 2007

An angstrom (symbol Å) is a unit of length equivalent to one hundred-millionth of a centimeter (1×10−10 m). Unit is named after Swedish physicist Anders Jonas Ångström.