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- History of Quantum Theory13
- Blackbody Radiation6
- Photons and the Photoelectric Effect77
- Wave-Particle Duality19
- Atomic Energy Levels and Spectra21
- Quantum Wavefunctions and Operators11
- Perturbation Theory and Scattering6
- Quantum Field Theory and Particle Physics11
- Nanotechnology and Quantum Effects10
- Special Relativity28
- General Relativity and Gravitational Waves6
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Quantum - Photons
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WAVE NATURE OF PARTICLES (LIGHT PHOTONS[1] AND ELECTRONS) Photoelectric Effect: The emission of electrons from the surface of a cold metal when electromagnetic radiation of sufficiently high frequency is shone on it.Threshold frequency: Minimum frequency of EM light required...
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Modern Physics RADIOACTIVITYThis is the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive nucleus emitting either α-particles, β-particles,or γ-rays .Atomics number (Z). This is the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.Mass number ...
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R2: Coordinate time R2.1: Relativistic clock synchronization: Experiments demonstrate that light has the same speed in all inertial reference frames. Einstein stated that this vvas due to the fact that Maxvvell's equations vvere true, an...
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Exam 3 Chapter 15 The theory of relativity Albert Einstein surprised the world in 1905 when: He theorized that time and distance cannot be measured absolutely Only have meaning when measured relative to something Einstein pu...
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R1: The Principle of Relativity Introduction to the principle: Everyday experience with the principle of relativity: On the inside of a plane moving at a certain velocity, things appear to be at rest. Gravity, for instance, exerts itself on an ...
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6.5 Quantum Mechanics The paradox described by Heisenberg's uncertainty principle and wavelike nature of subatomic particles (electrons) made it impossible to use equations of classical physics to describe the motion of electrons in atoms....
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Sub-topic 7.1 Lesson 1 - The Atomic Model Topic 7.1 Lesson 1 - The Atomic Model Textbook References: Tsokos (6th Edition) pp 295 -297 Syllabus Outcomes Covered In This Lesson: Understandings: Discrete energy and discrete energy levels Transitions between ener...
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Physics Module 4 - Electrons, Waves and Protons Quantum Physics The Photon KEY DEFINITIONS: Quantum = a small discrete unit of energy Photon = a quantum associated with electromagnetic radiation
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3.2.2 Electromagnetic radiation and quantum phenomena The photoelectric effect When photons collide with a metal, they can cause free electrons to be emitted from the surface of the metal. One photon interacts with one electron. If the photon has enough energy (threshold...
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Particle wave duality Both light and matter has particle-like and wave-like properties at the same time. CLASSICAL PHYSICSPARTICLESMost objects seen around us behave like particles (e.g. squeaky balls and chew toys), and so their motion is...
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Photoelectric Effect - Answering Questions Photoelectric Effect - Answering Questions Threshold frequency - minimum frequency required for electrons to have enough energy to be emitted from a metal surface. Work function - minimum energy required for electrons...
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Special Relativity
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EMF and PD Revision Notes: Physics: OCR A: Unit 2: Module 2: EMF and PD(a) define potential difference (p.d.)Potential difference (or voltage) between two point in a circuit is the energy transferred per unit charge moved betwee...
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Quantum Theory - created from Mind Map Wave-Particle Duality De Broglie's Hypothesis Planck's Theory
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Physics notes 1 Black body radiation Black body-Ideal body which absorbs all radiations incident upon it Radiations can be of any frequency and wavelength At room temp. most radiations are infrared, even the ones emitted by hum...
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Quantum physics - created from Mind Map AmplitudesFollows from max possible knowledge of system UncertaintyUniverse in very real sense, unknowable Wave Particle duality
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wave-like property of particle - created from Mind Map wave particle duality de broglie postulate HEINSENBERG UNCERTAINTY PRINCIPLE
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