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'''Nanometer''' is a distance of one billionth of a [[meter]], which is an extremely small distance. (1x10<sup>-9</sup>m) | '''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 | + | 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 [[semiconductor|semiconductors]] and [[nanotechnology]]. | The nanometer is also used extensively in the new fields of [[semiconductor|semiconductors]] and [[nanotechnology]]. | ||
[[Category:Unit of measure]] | [[Category:Unit of measure]] | ||
Revision as of 00:43, September 7, 2007
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.