terahertz [THz] to gigahertz [GHz] Converter

THz

GHz

How to Convert terahertz to gigahertzgigahertz

1 THz = 1000 GHz
1 GHz = 0.001 THz

Example: convert 12 THz to GHz:
12 THz = 12 x 1000 = 12000 GHz

terahertz

Definition: A terahertz (symbol: THz) is a unit of frequency equal to one trillion (1,000,000,000,000) hertz (Hz). The hertz, in turn, is the SI unit of frequency, defined as one cycle per second.

History/origin: The terahertz is derived from the hertz, named after the German physicist Heinrich Hertz. The prefix 'tera-' denotes a factor of 10^12, adhering to the SI system of units.

Current use: Terahertz radiation, or T-rays, is used in emerging technologies such as medical imaging, security screening, and materials science. Terahertz frequencies fill the gap between microwaves and infrared light, offering unique capabilities in sensing and spectroscopy, although widespread applications are still under development.

gigahertz

Definition: A gigahertz (symbol: GHz) is a unit of frequency equal to one billion (1,000,000,000) hertz (Hz). The hertz, in turn, is the SI unit of frequency, defined as one cycle per second.

History/origin: The gigahertz is derived from the hertz, named after the German physicist Heinrich Hertz, who made significant contributions to the understanding of electromagnetic waves. The prefix 'giga-' denotes a factor of 10^9, adhering to the SI system of units.

Current use: Gigahertz is primarily used to measure the clock speeds of modern computer processors, the frequencies of wireless communication technologies (e.g., 5G cellular networks), and radar systems. It represents very high-frequency signals and operations.

terahertz to gigahertz Conversion Table

terahertz [THz]gigahertz [GHz]
0.01 THz10 GHz
0.1 THz100 GHz
1 THz1000 GHz
10 THz10000 GHz
50 THz50000 GHz
100 THz100000 GHz
1000 THz1000000 GHz
10000 THz10000000 GHz

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