Bose and Einstein: Quantum Theories

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Which concept explains the observed bending of light around massive objects?

  • Special Relativity
  • Photoelectric Effect
  • General Relativity (correct)
  • Brownian Motion

What significant contribution did Satyendra Nath Bose make that influenced Einstein's work?

  • Described the photoelectric effect
  • Developed theoretical formulations regarding light particles, leading to the prediction of Bose-Einstein Condensate (correct)
  • Developed the theory of Special Relativity
  • Formulated the concept of Brownian motion

Einstein's famous equation, E=mc², represents the relationship between which two properties?

  • Mass and Energy (correct)
  • Energy and Momentum
  • Time and Space
  • Mass and Velocity

Which of Einstein's works provided evidence for the existence of atoms and molecules?

<p>Brownian Motion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phenomenon did Einstein explain by adding to quantum theory with a focus on light, atoms, and subatomic particles?

<p>Photoelectric Effect (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Einstein's theory of Special Relativity, which of the following remains constant regardless of the observer's speed?

<p>Speed of Light (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What year did Albert Einstein publish general relativity?

<p>1915 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When were Einstein's predictions about the bending of light experimentally confirmed?

<p>1919 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what year was the Bose-Einstein Condensate (BEC) first created in a laboratory?

<p>1995 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What geometric concept did Einstein learn as a child?

<p>Euclidean Geometry (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Satyendra Nath Bose

An Indian physicist known for his work on photons and Bose-Einstein condensate.

Bose-Einstein condensate (BEC)

A state of matter formed by supercooling bosons near absolute zero.

Photoelectric Effect

Einstein's contribution demonstrating light can release electrons from materials.

Brownian Motion

The random movement of particles suspended in a fluid, proving the existence of atoms and molecules.

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Special Relativity

Einstein's theory that states the speed of light is constant, regardless of the observer's motion.

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E=mc²

Einstein's equation showing mass and energy are interchangeable; a small mass can contain huge energy.

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General Relativity

Einstein's theory that describes gravity as a distortion of space-time caused by mass.

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Solar Eclipse Observation 1919

Event that confirmed Einstein's prediction of light bending around massive objects, supporting general relativity.

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Quote by Einstein

“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” – A metaphor about life.

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Newton vs. Einstein on Gravity

Einstein expanded on Newton's theory by explaining gravity through space-time distortion, unlike Newton's force-based approach.

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Study Notes

Satyendra Nath Bose

  • Born in Kolkata, India (1894-1974)
  • Wrote about light particles in 1924
  • His paper influenced Einstein
  • Predicted a fifth state of matter (Bose-Einstein condensate)

Albert Einstein

  • Developed quantum theory
  • Explained photoelectric effect
  • Showed atoms and molecules exist through Brownian motion
  • Developed special theory of relativity, stating the speed of light is constant
  • Proved space and time are relative
  • Developed energy equals mass formula (E=mc²)
  • Proposed general theory of relativity describing gravity as a distortion of spacetime
  • Predicted light bends due to gravity

Key Concepts

  • Bose-Einstein Condensate (BEC): Formed when very low-energy particles (bosons) are supercooled
  • Special Relativity: The speed of light is constant for all observers regardless of the state of motion of the light source
  • General Relativity: Gravity is not a force, but a distortion of spacetime caused by large masses and objects
  • Energy equals mass (E=mc²): A profound concept relating mass and energy
  • Space-time: A concept of spacetime as a continuum that governs space and time.

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