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| − | Nanometer is a distance of one billionth of a meter, which is an extremely small distance. | + | '''Nanometer''' is a distance of one billionth of a [[meter]], which is an extremely small distance. (1x10<sup>−9</sup>m) |
| − | The nanometer, or nm, is a common unit used to describe wavelengths of light or other electromagnetic radiation such as UV. For example, green light has wavelengths of about 500-550 nm, while violet light has wavelengths of about 400-450 nm. | + | The nanometer, or nm, is a common unit used to describe wavelengths of light or other electromagnetic radiation such as [[UV]]. For example, green light has wavelengths of about 500-550 nm, while violet light has wavelengths of about 400-450 nm. |
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| + | The nanometer is also used extensively in the new fields of [[semiconductor]]s and [[nanotechnology]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:25, July 13, 2016
Nanometer is a distance of one billionth of a meter, which is an extremely small distance. (1x10−9m)
The nanometer, or nm, is a common unit used to describe wavelengths of light or other electromagnetic radiation such as UV. For example, green light has wavelengths of about 500-550 nm, while violet light has wavelengths of about 400-450 nm.
The nanometer is also used extensively in the new fields of semiconductors and nanotechnology.