Separation Energy Calculator

Calculate Separation Energy

Formula

To calculate the separation energy (SE):

\[ \text{SE} = \text{dM} \times c^2 \]

Where:

What is Separation Energy?

Separation Energy is the energy required to separate a system into its constituent parts. It is calculated by multiplying the change in mass by the speed of light squared, reflecting the energy-mass equivalence principle described by Einstein's famous equation \(E = mc^2\).

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following value:

Using the formula:

\[ \text{SE} = 0.001 \times (299792458)^2 = 8.99 \times 10^{13} \text{ Joules} \]

The Separation Energy is \(8.99 \times 10^{13}\) Joules.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following value:

Using the formula:

\[ \text{SE} = 0.002 \times (299792458)^2 = 1.80 \times 10^{14} \text{ Joules} \]

The Separation Energy is \(1.80 \times 10^{14}\) Joules.