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What does the area under each curve in black body radiation represent?
What does the area under each curve in black body radiation represent?
- The wavelength distribution
- The temperature of the black body
- The power at a specific frequency
- The amount of energy emitted (correct)
According to Stefan’s Law, how does the total power of emitted radiation change with temperature?
According to Stefan’s Law, how does the total power of emitted radiation change with temperature?
- It increases with the square root of temperature.
- It decreases linearly with temperature.
- It remains constant regardless of temperature.
- It increases with the fourth power of temperature. (correct)
What does Wien’s Displacement Law state about the peak wavelength distribution?
What does Wien’s Displacement Law state about the peak wavelength distribution?
- It depends solely on the type of black body.
- It shifts to longer wavelengths with increased temperature.
- It remains unchanged with temperature.
- It shifts to shorter wavelengths as temperature increases. (correct)
What is the main issue associated with the Rayleigh-Jeans Law?
What is the main issue associated with the Rayleigh-Jeans Law?
What does Planck's Law modify about the energy of oscillators?
What does Planck's Law modify about the energy of oscillators?
In the context of the black body radiation, which statement is accurate regarding Rayleigh-Jeans model?
In the context of the black body radiation, which statement is accurate regarding Rayleigh-Jeans model?
What is the constant involved in Wien's Displacement Law?
What is the constant involved in Wien's Displacement Law?
What does the term 'ultraviolet catastrophe' refer to in the context of black body radiation?
What does the term 'ultraviolet catastrophe' refer to in the context of black body radiation?
What is the relationship between the energy of a photon and its frequency?
What is the relationship between the energy of a photon and its frequency?
In the context of the photoelectric effect, what determines the maximum kinetic energy of photoelectrons?
In the context of the photoelectric effect, what determines the maximum kinetic energy of photoelectrons?
How does the Compton effect differ from classical predictions regarding electron behavior?
How does the Compton effect differ from classical predictions regarding electron behavior?
What is the condition for constructive interference of X-rays when diffracted by crystals?
What is the condition for constructive interference of X-rays when diffracted by crystals?
What happens to the wavelength of X-rays when they are scattered by electrons according to the Compton effect?
What happens to the wavelength of X-rays when they are scattered by electrons according to the Compton effect?
What is the momentum of a photon in a vacuum?
What is the momentum of a photon in a vacuum?
Which of the following statements regarding electromagnetic waves and their interaction with electrons is false?
Which of the following statements regarding electromagnetic waves and their interaction with electrons is false?
Which factor contributes to the intensity of light rather than the energy of individual photons?
Which factor contributes to the intensity of light rather than the energy of individual photons?
What does the Heisenberg uncertainty principle indicate about measuring a particle's position and momentum?
What does the Heisenberg uncertainty principle indicate about measuring a particle's position and momentum?
Which equation relates energy and time in the context of uncertainty?
Which equation relates energy and time in the context of uncertainty?
What did Louis de Broglie contribute to quantum mechanics?
What did Louis de Broglie contribute to quantum mechanics?
What is the surface temperature of the Sun, assuming it emits as a black body?
What is the surface temperature of the Sun, assuming it emits as a black body?
If the stopping potential for photoelectrons from one metal is larger compared to another, what can be inferred about the threshold frequency?
If the stopping potential for photoelectrons from one metal is larger compared to another, what can be inferred about the threshold frequency?
What is the value of λmax for the Sun given its surface temperature?
What is the value of λmax for the Sun given its surface temperature?
What aspect of electromagnetic radiation does Einstein's theory fundamentally address?
What aspect of electromagnetic radiation does Einstein's theory fundamentally address?
Which physicist is known for developing the partial differential equation for the wave function of particles?
Which physicist is known for developing the partial differential equation for the wave function of particles?
What is the wavelength of an electron with a kinetic energy of 3.0 eV?
What is the wavelength of an electron with a kinetic energy of 3.0 eV?
What scattering angle results in the recoiling electron having kinetic energy equal to the energy of the scattered photon?
What scattering angle results in the recoiling electron having kinetic energy equal to the energy of the scattered photon?
Using the uncertainty principle, what is the line width Δf produced by the finite lifetime of an excited atom of 1.0 x 10–8 s?
Using the uncertainty principle, what is the line width Δf produced by the finite lifetime of an excited atom of 1.0 x 10–8 s?
What is the velocity of an electron confined inside an atomic nucleus of diameter 2 x 10–15 m according to the uncertainty principle?
What is the velocity of an electron confined inside an atomic nucleus of diameter 2 x 10–15 m according to the uncertainty principle?
If an electron and a proton are both confined within the same nucleus, how do their velocities differ?
If an electron and a proton are both confined within the same nucleus, how do their velocities differ?
What is the relationship between the momentum of the incident photon and the scattered photon in terms of their wavelengths?
What is the relationship between the momentum of the incident photon and the scattered photon in terms of their wavelengths?
In the context of Compton scattering, what does the Compton shift equation represent?
In the context of Compton scattering, what does the Compton shift equation represent?
According to the conservation of energy in Compton scattering, what is conserved?
According to the conservation of energy in Compton scattering, what is conserved?
What does the term $K = E - mc^2$ specifically represent?
What does the term $K = E - mc^2$ specifically represent?
Which variable in the equation $E = p^2 c^2 + m^2 c^4$ represents the total relativistic energy of an electron?
Which variable in the equation $E = p^2 c^2 + m^2 c^4$ represents the total relativistic energy of an electron?
What is the significance of the momentum $p = eta m v$, where $eta = rac{1}{ ext{sqrt}(1 - rac{v^2}{c^2})}$?
What is the significance of the momentum $p = eta m v$, where $eta = rac{1}{ ext{sqrt}(1 - rac{v^2}{c^2})}$?
In the equations provided, what does the variable $ heta$ represent?
In the equations provided, what does the variable $ heta$ represent?
What effect does increasing the scattering angle $ heta$ have on the wavelength of the scattered photon?
What effect does increasing the scattering angle $ heta$ have on the wavelength of the scattered photon?
What is the momentum of the incident photon expressed as?
What is the momentum of the incident photon expressed as?
What type of phenomena does light exhibit that confirms its wave nature?
What type of phenomena does light exhibit that confirms its wave nature?
Study Notes
Blackbody Radiation and Planck’s Hypothesis
- Black-body radiation refers to electromagnetic radiation emitted by an idealized physical object.
- Every object emits electromagnetic waves at any temperature, governed by thermal radiation.
- Stefan’s Law indicates that total power (P) emitted increases with temperature:
- Formula: ( P = \sigma A e T^4 )
Key Laws of Radiation
- Wien’s Displacement Law states that peak wavelength (( \lambda_m )) is inversely proportional to temperature (T):
- Relationship: ( \lambda_m T = 2.898 \times 10^{-3} , \text{m} \cdot \text{K} )
- Rayleigh-Jeans Law describes emitted intensity ( I(\lambda, T) ) for long wavelengths:
- Formula: ( I(\lambda, T) = \frac{2 \pi c k_B T}{\lambda^4} )
- It leads to the ultraviolet catastrophe for short wavelengths.
Planck’s Law
- Planck’s Law describes intensity for blackbody radiation:
- Formula: ( I(\lambda,T) = \frac{2 \pi h c^2}{\lambda^5} \cdot \frac{1}{e^{\frac{hc}{\lambda k_BT}} - 1} )
- Assumes discrete energy values for oscillators within cavity walls, providing foundational support for quantum mechanics.
Einstein’s Interpretation of Electromagnetic Radiation
- Energy packets known as photons carry discrete energy:
- Energy per photon: ( E = hf )
- Photon intensity correlates with the number of photons, not energy.
- Einstein's photoelectric equation relates max kinetic energy (Kmax) of ejected electrons and incident light frequency:
- Equation: ( K_{max} = hf - \phi )
Compton Effect
- Occurs when X-rays scatter off free electrons, resulting in a change in wavelength related to scattering angle.
- Classical predictions include oscillation of electrons and radiation pressure.
Diffraction of X-Rays by Crystals
- Crystals behave as 3D gratings for X-rays.
- Condition for constructive interference: ( 2d \sin \theta = m \lambda )
Conservation Principles
- Conservation of energy and momentum apply in scattering events with formulations guiding particle interactions.
Compton Shift
- The Compton shift quantifies wavelength change due to scattering:
- Formula: ( \lambda' - \lambda_0 = \frac{h}{m_ec}(1 - \cos \theta) )
Dual Nature of Light
- Light demonstrates both wave and particle properties, evidenced by diffraction and interference phenomena.
Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle
- It is fundamentally impossible to measure both position and momentum of a particle with absolute precision:
- Relation: ( \Delta x \cdot \Delta p_x \ge \frac{h}{4\pi} )
- A corresponding relation exists for energy and time:
- Relation: ( \Delta E \cdot \Delta t \ge \frac{h}{4\pi} )
Historical Timeline
- Early 1900s contributions from Planck (quantized energy), Einstein (PE effect), de Broglie (wave-particle duality), Schrödinger (wave function), and Heisenberg (uncertainty principle).
Example Problems
- Problems include calculating surface temperature of the Sun, determining work functions, and understanding photon scattering, illustrating applications of principles discussed.
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Test your knowledge on blackbody radiation and Planck's hypothesis with this quiz. Explore key concepts including Stefan's Law, Wien's Displacement Law, and the Rayleigh-Jeans Law. Understand the implications of these laws in modern physics.
