The electron cross-section, often referred to as the electron scattering cross-section or simply the electron cross-section, is a term used in the fields of nuclear and particle physics to describe the likelihood of electrons interacting with other particles, such as atomic nuclei or other electrons, when they are subjected to various types of scattering experiments or interactions.
The electron cross-section is typically expressed in units of area, such as square meters (m²) or square femtometers (fm²), and it represents the effective target area presented by an electron for a particular type of interaction or scattering process. It is used to quantify the probability of electron interactions occurring in various experimental setups.
A square centimeter (often abbreviated as cm²) is a unit of area in the International System of Units (SI). It represents a square with sides that each measure 1 centimeter (cm) in length.
One square centimeter is equal to 0.0001 square meters (m²) because there are 100 centimeters in a meter, and when you square that length, you get 0.01 square meters.
To visualize the size of a square centimeter, you can imagine a tiny square with sides that are each 1 centimeter long. It is a small unit of area and is often used for measurements of small objects or details, especially in scientific and engineering contexts.