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Satyendra Nath Bose's work, which impressed Einstein, primarily focused on which area of physics?
Satyendra Nath Bose's work, which impressed Einstein, primarily focused on which area of physics?
- The equivalence of mass and energy, as expressed by E=mc²
- The behavior of photons and their statistical mechanics (correct)
- The photoelectric effect and its implications for quantum theory
- The nature of gravity as a distortion of spacetime
Einstein's explanation of Brownian motion provided evidence for the existence of what fundamental components of matter?
Einstein's explanation of Brownian motion provided evidence for the existence of what fundamental components of matter?
- Photons and electrons
- Protons and neutrons
- Quarks and leptons
- Molecules and atoms (correct)
How does Einstein's theory of special relativity treat the speed of light?
How does Einstein's theory of special relativity treat the speed of light?
- Variable, increasing with the velocity of the observer
- Constant, irrespective of the observer's or the light source's velocity (correct)
- Constant for any given frame of reference, depending on the medium through which it travels
- Variable, decreasing with the velocity of the light source
Which concept is central to Einstein's explanation of gravity in his general theory of relativity?
Which concept is central to Einstein's explanation of gravity in his general theory of relativity?
What astronomical phenomenon was used to test and confirm a key prediction of Einstein's general theory of relativity?
What astronomical phenomenon was used to test and confirm a key prediction of Einstein's general theory of relativity?
Einstein's equation, $E = mc^2$, primarily demonstrates that:
Einstein's equation, $E = mc^2$, primarily demonstrates that:
What does the "continuum" in special relativity refer to?
What does the "continuum" in special relativity refer to?
According to general relativity, how does a large gravitational field influence the passage of time?
According to general relativity, how does a large gravitational field influence the passage of time?
What did the bending of starlight during a solar eclipse confirm?
What did the bending of starlight during a solar eclipse confirm?
Which of Einstein's contributions is most closely associated with quantum theory?
Which of Einstein's contributions is most closely associated with quantum theory?
Flashcards
Bose-Einstein Condensate
Bose-Einstein Condensate
A state of matter predicted by Einstein and Bose, formed at very low temperatures.
Photoelectric Effect
Photoelectric Effect
Einstein's paper explaining how light can eject electrons from atoms.
Brownian Motion
Brownian Motion
The random movement of particles in a fluid, proving the existence of atoms.
Special Relativity
Special Relativity
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E=mc²
E=mc²
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General Relativity
General Relativity
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1919 Solar Eclipse
1919 Solar Eclipse
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Massive Objects
Massive Objects
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Quantum Theory
Quantum Theory
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Spacetime
Spacetime
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Study Notes
Satyendra Nath Bose and Einstein
- Bose, an Indian physicist, wrote a 1924 paper on photons that impressed Einstein.
- Bose's work led Einstein to predict a fifth state of matter (Bose-Einstein condensate).
- BEC forms when very low-energy particles (bosons) are cooled to near absolute zero.
- BECs were first created in 1995.
Einstein's Contributions to Physics
- Einstein advanced quantum theory through his work on the photoelectric effect.
- He demonstrated that molecules and atoms exist through Brownian motion.
- Einstein developed special relativity.
- The speed of light is constant, regardless of the observer's motion.
- Space and time are intertwined.
Energy and Mass
- Einstein's theory of special relativity showed mass and energy are equivalent.
- E=mc² : Energy equals mass times the speed of light squared.
- A small amount of mass can contain a vast amount of energy.
General Relativity
- In general relativity, gravity is a distortion of spacetime caused by mass.
- Massive objects cause time, space, and light to bend nearby.
- Einstein's predictions about the Sun bending starlight were confirmed during a solar eclipse in 1919.
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