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If i got my interval is 37 cm .And if i want to get in cm-1 I have to do this 1/37=0,027cm-1 right?
agentas said:If i got my interval is 37 cm .And if i want to get in cm-1 I have to do this 1/37=0,027cm-1 right?
Converting cm to cm-1 is a conversion used in scientific fields, particularly in spectroscopy, to convert wavelength units from centimeters (cm) to wavenumber units of reciprocal centimeters (cm-1). It is a way to express the energy of light in terms of its wavelength.
In spectroscopy, it is often more convenient to measure the energy of light in terms of its wavenumber rather than its wavelength. This is because the wavenumber is directly proportional to the energy of the light, making it easier to compare and analyze different energy levels.
To calculate 1/37 in terms of cm-1, you can use the following formula: 1/37 * (1 cm / 1 cm-1) = 0.027 cm-1. This means that 1/37 is equal to 0.027 cm-1.
Sure, let's say we have a light with a wavelength of 500 nm. To convert this to cm-1, we first need to convert the wavelength from nanometers (nm) to centimeters (cm). This can be done by dividing the wavelength by 10^7 (since there are 10^7 nm in 1 cm). So, 500 nm / 10^7 = 5 * 10^-5 cm. Then, we can use the formula 1/lambda * (1 cm / 1 cm-1) = wavenumber in cm-1. Plugging in our value for wavelength, we get 1/(5 * 10^-5 cm) * (1 cm / 1 cm-1) = 2 * 10^4 cm-1. Therefore, the light with a wavelength of 500 nm has a wavenumber of 2 * 10^4 cm-1.
Yes, there are online calculators and conversion tools that can easily convert cm to cm-1 for you. All you need to do is input the value in cm and the tool will automatically provide the equivalent value in cm-1.