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While the use of gaussian units is most common in the theoretical literature on particle stopping, the SI system of units is clearly preferrable from a user’s point of view. A third option, atomic units, is frequently encountered. This section serves to provide pertinent expressions for key parameters in these three systems of units and suitable conversion factors. ...
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Sigmund, P. Units, Fundamental Constants and Conversion Factors. In: Sigmund, P. (eds) Stopping of Heavy Ions. Springer Tracts in Modern Physics, vol 204. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-44471-8_3
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