Help to convert units of a simple formula

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The discussion focuses on the conversion of units in the context of natural units, specifically regarding the constant H and its relationship with frequency in Hz. The value of H is established as ## 10^{3}## in natural units, while the conversion of GeV is debated, with participants clarifying that GeV is not ##10^{-11}## in natural units. The relevant equation discussed is ## p = k^2 / H^2 ##, where k is a variable measured in Hz and H is a constant. The conversation emphasizes the importance of specifying the system of natural units being used.

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Homework Statement
Consider the following formula
Relevant Equations
## p = k^2/ H^2 ##, where k is a variable of units Hz and H is a constant ## H= 10^{14} ## GeV
The value of H equals ## 10^{3}## in natural units,

According to : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_units, ## t \sim 10^{-21} sec = 10^{21} Hz ##, and since ## \text{GeV} \sim 10^{24} \text{Hz } ##,
## GeV \sim 10^{24} \times 10^{-21} = 10^3 ## in natural units.

So is this conversion correct?

Also in the above formula, can I convert H to that natural units , since it’s a constant, while keeping k in Hz ?
 
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Safinaz said:
Homework Statement: Consider the following formula
Relevant Equations: ## p = k^2/ H^2 ##, where k is a variable of units Hz and H is a constant
I do not see what those have to do with the rest of your question.
Safinaz said:
## H= 10^{14} ## GeV
Safinaz said:
The value of H equals ## 10^{3}## in natural units,
Don’t those imply GeV=##10^{-11}## in natural units?
Safinaz said:
That link lists six different systems. Which one are you using?

Safinaz said:
## t \sim 10^{-21} sec = 10^{21} Hz ##,
So it’s particle and atomic physics, right?
Safinaz said:
and since ## \text{GeV} \sim 10^{24} \text{Hz } ##,
So not ##10^{-11}##?
 

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