Convert joule/second to petawatt
Please provide values below to convert joule/second [J/s] to petawatt [PW], or Convert petawatt to joule/second.
How to Convert Joule/second to Petawatt
1 J/s = 1e-15 PW
Example: convert 15 J/s to PW:
15 J/s = 15 × 1e-15 PW = 1.5e-14 PW
Joule/second to Petawatt Conversion Table
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Joule/second
The joule per second (J/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy is transferred or converted, equivalent to one watt.
History/Origin
The joule per second has been used as a measure of power since the adoption of the SI system, where the watt (W) became the standard unit of power, with 1 J/s = 1 W.
Current Use
J/s is primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts to quantify power, especially in physics and electrical engineering, often interchangeably with watts.
Petawatt
A petawatt (PW) is a unit of power equal to 10^15 watts, used to measure extremely high power levels.
History/Origin
The petawatt was introduced in the 1980s as part of the SI prefixes to describe ultra-high power outputs, particularly in laser physics and astrophysics research.
Current Use
Petawatts are primarily used in scientific research involving high-intensity lasers, astrophysics, and nuclear physics to quantify extremely large power outputs.