bethe
bethe · bethes
A unit of energy equivalent to 10⁵¹ ergs, or 10⁴⁴ joulesA unit of energy equivalent to 10⁵¹ ergs, or 10⁴⁴ joules.
Meaning
1 sensesA unit of energy equivalent to 10⁵¹ ergs, or 10⁴⁴ joules.
More definitions
- United States physicist (born in Germany) noted for research in astrophysics and nuclear physics (1906-2005)
Origin
Decapitalization of Bethe. Coined by astrophysicist Gerald E. Brown. Named after astrophysDecapitalization of Bethe. Coined by astrophysicist Gerald E. Brown. Named after astrophysicist Hans Bethe, his collaborator on papers where this value frequently occurs.
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Forms
plural: bethesSynonyms
5 synonymsClose in meaning
- United States physicist (born in Germany) noted for research in astrophysics and nuclear physics (1906-2005):Hans BetheHans Albrecht Bethe