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East Los Angeles College - PX - 407
Spectroscopic TransitionsThis concluding lecture on spectroscopy introduces two essential ideas: selection rules which may restrict the transitions that occur through symmetry relations; and the Einstein coefficients which determine the rates of spo
East Los Angeles College - PX - 407
ScatteringIn this lecture we introduce the basic formalism of scattering and treat it within time-dependent perturbation theory, applying Fermi's Golden Rule. Scattering cross sections The Born approximation Simple examples of scattering Refs: Ma
East Los Angeles College - PX - 407
Lecture 9: Greens Functions in Three Dimensions9-1Greens Functions in Three DimensionsWe generalize the Greens function approach to 3D, and rediscover the Born approximation. Scattering in 3D The Born approximation revisited Refs: Mandl, pp237
East Los Angeles College - PX - 407
Lecture 10: Partial Wave Expansion10-1Partial Wave ExpansionNow we turn to an approach which is complementary to the Born approximation: the partial wave expansion. This turns out to be most useful at low scattering energies. Incident and scatt
East Los Angeles College - PX - 407
Lecture 12: Molecular Orbitals12-1Molecular OrbitalsIn this lecture we introduce the general form of bonding and antibonding orbitals, starting rst with a toy model which illustrates the ideas, and then moving on to treat the H+ molecule ion in
East Los Angeles College - PX - 407
Lecture 13: Diatomic Molecules13-1Diatomic MoleculesNow we point the way to generalizing the results that we have seen for the hydrogen molecule-ion, in two ways: how to handle more than one electron, and how higher atomic orbitals combine into
East Los Angeles College - PX - 407
Lecture 14: Conjugated Systems14-1Lecture 14: Conjugated SystemsIn this lecture we apply the Hckel approximation to help understand u bonding in certain large molecules. We take as examples a linear molecule, butadiene, and a cyclic molecule, be
East Los Angeles College - PX - 407
Lecture 3: Perturbation Theory3-1Perturbation TheoryIn this lecture we discuss the transitions induced by a small perturbation. We examine the transient behaviour produced when a perturbation is switched on rapidly, and examine the conditions un
East Los Angeles College - PX - 407
Lecture 4: Spectroscopy4-1SpectroscopyTo describe spectroscopy experiments we must consider the interaction of the system with an oscillating electromagnetic field. Fortunately, with suitable approximations, this is just as easy as considering a
East Los Angeles College - PX - 407
Lecture 5: Spectroscopic Transitions5-1Spectroscopic TransitionsThis concluding lecture on spectroscopy introduces two essential ideas: selection rules which may restrict the transitions that occur through symmetry relations; and the Einstein co
East Los Angeles College - PX - 407
Lecture 6: Scattering6-1ScatteringIn this lecture we introduce the basic formalism of scattering and treat it within time-dependent perturbation theory, applying Fermi's Golden Rule. Scattering cross sections The Born approximation Simple exa
East Los Angeles College - PX - 407
Lecture 7: Time-Independent Scattering7-1Time-Independent ScatteringIn this lecture we rewrite the basic formalism of scattering in terms of the stationary wave-functions. Flux density denition Radially scattered beam Refs: Atkins, p48, 451; M
East Los Angeles College - PX - 407
Lecture 8: Green's Functions and Scattering8-1Green's Functions and ScatteringWe introduce Green's functions, and explain how they may be used to cast the scattering problem into the form of an integral equation. Then we consider the case of sca
East Los Angeles College - PX - 407
Lecture 9: Greens Functions in Three Dimensions9-1Green's Functions in Three DimensionsWe generalize the Green's function approach to 3D, and rediscover the Born approximation. Scattering in 3D The Born approximation revisited Refs: Mandl, pp2
East Los Angeles College - PX - 407
Lecture 10: Partial Wave Expansion10-1Partial Wave ExpansionNow we turn to an approach which is complementary to the Born approximation: the partial wave expansion. This turns out to be most useful at low scattering energies. Incident and scatt
East Los Angeles College - PX - 407
Lecture 11: Born-Oppenheimer Approximation11-1Born-Oppenheimer ApproximationWe begin our discussion of molecular structure with a summary of the much-used Born-Oppenheimer approximation, which allows a practical separation of the nuclear and ele
East Los Angeles College - PX - 407
Lecture 12: Molecular Orbitals12-1Molecular OrbitalsIn this lecture we introduce the general form of bonding and antibonding orbitals, starting first with a toy model which illustrates the ideas, and then moving on to treat the H+ molecule ion i
East Los Angeles College - PX - 407
Lecture 13: Diatomic Molecules13-1Diatomic MoleculesNow we point the way to generalizing the results that we have seen for the hydrogen molecule-ion, in two ways: how to handle more than one electron, and how higher atomic orbitals combine into
East Los Angeles College - PX - 407
Lecture 14: Conjugated Systems14-1Lecture 14: Conjugated SystemsIn this lecture we apply the Hckel approximation to help understand u bonding in certain large molecules. We take as examples a linear molecule, butadiene, and a cyclic molecule, be
East Los Angeles College - PX - 407
Lecture 15: Molecules to Metals15-1Molecules to MetalsWe apply the Hckel approach to a one-dimensional system of atoms, u where it is known as the tight-binding approximation. Then we briey discuss the problem of a particle moving in a periodic
East Los Angeles College - PX - 407
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East Los Angeles College - PX - 407
PX407 Quantum Physics IIProblems Sheet 1 Refer to the list of formulae at the end. Problem 1. A tritium 3 H atom (Z = 1) is initially in its electronic ground state |1s . Its nucleus decays suddenly by -emission, giving a 3 He+ ion (Z = 2). What are
East Los Angeles College - PX - 407
PX407 Quantum Physics IIProblems Sheet 2 Problem 1. Find the dierential scattering cross section, within the Born approximation, for the following spherically symmetric potentials: (a) V (r ) = V0 er2 /2a2, the repulsive Gaussian potential(b) V
East Los Angeles College - PX - 407
PX407 Quantum Physics IIProblems Sheet 3 Problem 1. In lectures we examined a toy molecule where the `nuclei' are represented by two attractive delta functions separated by 2X, and the `electron' wavefunction satisfies a Schrdinger o equation (x)
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East Los Angeles College - PX - 207
UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS 2nd Year Examples 2001/2002 Term 2 Weeks 11-15 PX 207 - ELECTOMAGNETIC THEORY 1 Starting with the defining equations find the dimensions of the following vectors E,B,H,M in terms of mass[M], length [L], tim
East Los Angeles College - PX - 250
PX250 Fortran Programming for Scientists 20021PX250 Fortran Programming for Scientists 2002With this document are 3 projects of which you must do 1. Read them all and do not assume that the one with the shortest text is the easiest! You should s
East Los Angeles College - PX - 319
WATERS Craig WOOD Thomas LEE Richard KOYANI Hiren RUFF Adam SHARPE Jonathan MOOR P. SIMPSON A. CHAMBERLAIN Ryan HOLLOWELL Will HARESIGN D BELLINGHAM M BUNCE T JONES C G STEWARD S.J. JONES A.C. Simon Wongsuwarn MANSFIELD TM HUGHES DC APPLETON S BENNET
East Los Angeles College - PX - 373
UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICSTHIRD YEAR NON-EXPERIMENTAL PROJECTSTUDENTS CONTRIBUTION DURING COURSE (25%)STUDENTS NAME:.Awarded Mark out of 10 Contribution to discussion Sessions* Work between sessions to produce material Intere
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Introduction to Modern PhysicsBy Charles W FayIntroduction to Modern Physics: Physics 311 Lecture Notes Ferris State University unpublished supplement to the textDepartment of Physical Science 2009Table of Contents I The Birth of Modern Physic
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Part I The Birth of Modern Physics1Chapter 1 Classical Mechanics1.1 What is PhysicsPhysics is primarily the study of matter, energy and change. How do we study matter? The physical world is studied through experimentation. Physics unlike math
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Part II Relativity10Chapter 3 On the Electrodynamics of Moving BodiesAlbert Einstein attacked the contradiction between the Galilean transformation and Maxwell's equations in his seminal paper "On the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies" (1905), wh
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Chapter 4 Does the Inertia of a Body depend upon its Energy-content?4.1 Does the Inertia of a Body depend upon its Energy-content?We found previously that the ratio energy of a plane wave of light with energy E in the rest frame and E' in a frame
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Chapter 5 General RelativityEinstein cites 2 reasons for a new theory of gravitation, 1. Special Relativity Applies to all forces but gravity, Gravity is not invarient under special relativity 2. To construct an inertial reference frame (IRF), one m
Ferris State - P - 211
Physics 211By Charles W Fay, Ph. D.Physics 211: Lecture Notes Lecture Notes Ferris State University unpublished supplement to the text College Physics 6th Ed. By Wilson, Bua, and Lou Department of Physical Science 2009Table of ContentsLIST OF
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LABORATORY MANUAL Physics 211By Dr. Charles W Fay IVPhysics 211: Laboratory Manual: Spring 2009 Laboratory Manual Ferris State University Department of Physical Science 2008Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Measurement and Error 2 Free Fall 3 Pr
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Chapter 1 Science and MeasurementWelcome to Physics 211. I am going to make the claim to you, that you already understand a great deal about physics. However, your knowledge is for the most part, intuitive and nonscientific. To make our understandin
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Chapter 2 Kinematics: Displacement and vectors (Chapter 2-3)2.1 Kinematic notationWe have said that physics is a science based upon objective, quantifiable measurements. Let us now carefully introduce the first two quantities we will measure. Disp
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Chapter 3 Kinematics II: Velocity and Acceleration (Chapters 2-3)3.1 Free Fall: motion under constant accelerationNow, what will happen if rather than rolling the ball across the surface we drop the ball. We still only have to worry about motion i
Ferris State - P - 211
Chapter 4 Force v So far, we have described the motion as a function of time, dt, (t), . a4.1Newton's First LawNow, we would like to examine the nature of acceleration. We know if we push on something heavy we have to push harder than if we
Ferris State - P - 211
Chapter 4 SolutionsC.W. Fay February 4, 200920, 38, 62, 80, 106,16, 18, 32, 44, 52, 54, 66, 81, 97, 107, 109 Assigned1Problem 4.20A fish weighing 25lb is caught and hauled onto the boat. (a) Compare the tension in the fishing line when the fi
Ferris State - P - 211
Physics 211 Test 1NAME:Physics 211 Test 1February 13, 20081. A soccer ball is kicked from the ground over a railing so that it lands on its way down on a balconey that is 3.50 meters above the ground. The ball is given an initial velocity of 11
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Physics 211 Test 1NAME:Physics 211 Test 1April 15, 20081. A soccer ball is kicked from the ground over a railing so that it lands on its way down on a balconey that is 3.50 meters above the ground. The ball is given an initial velocity of 11.7m
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Chapter 5 Work and Energy5.1 Summary ReviewSo far we have discussed; displacement: d : a position vector with units of m (meters) d(t) = d0 + v0 t + 1/2at2 (5.1) velocity: : a vector with magnitude of speed and units of m/s (meters per v seco
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Chapter 6 Linear MomentumLinear momentum represents the difficulty required to stop a moving particle, or inertia in motion. = m p v (6.1) like other quantities momentum is a vector and can be added as a vector to get the total momentum pi = 1 +
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Chapter 7 Uniform Circular Motion7.1 Circular motionLooking at forces again what happens if we take a hold of the end of a meterstick. If it starts out horizontally we know that it will rotate such that it points straight down. How do we describe
Ferris State - P - 211
Chapter 8 Torque and rotational energy8.1 rotational motion outlookwe can compair some quantities in rotational motion to similar quantities in linear motion. (angular position) position (angular velocity) v (velocity) (angular acceleration) a
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Chapter 9 Solids and Quantities of Matter9.1 Stress and StrainWhen a force is applied to most solids, the of the object changes, If the object returns to its original shape, it is said to be elastic. (Bonds can twist or stretch or compress slightl
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Chapter 9 SolutionsC.W. Fay March 17, 200916, 36, 56, 68, 93, 94, 14, 22, 38, 73, 78, 90 Assigned1Problem 9.16A rectangular steel column (20.0cm 15.0cm) supports a load of 12.0 metric tons. If the column is 2.00m in lenght before being stres
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14EquilibriumOBJECTIVES The purpose of the this experiment is to study the concepts of torque and rotational equilibrium. THEORY A system is in equilibrium when it is not undergoing acceleration. This includes translational acceration, and rotati
Ferris State - P - 211
Physics 211 Test 2October 21, 20071. A block of mass m=0.500kg hangs from string wrapped around a pulley of mass M=0.750kg and radius R=0.250m. After some time it has fallen from rest to a distance of 1.30m below its starting position. (I = 1 MR2 )
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Physics 211 Test 2November 7, 20071. A block of mass m=0.500kg hangs from string wrapped around a pulley of mass M=0.750kg and radius R=0.250m. After some time it has fallen from rest to a distance of 1.30m below its starting position. (I = 1 MR2 )
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Physics 211 Test 1NAME:SECTION:Physics 211 Test 1March 23, 2009given: G = 6.67 1011 Nm2 /kg 2 Multiple choice questions 2 points each. 1. Consider two unequal masses, M and m. Which of the following statements is false? (a) It is possible fo
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Chapter 10 Temperature and Kinetic theory10.1 TemperatureTemperature: measure of "hotness" or "coldness" Heat: Heat is the net energy transferred from on object to another because of a temperature difference. If there is no heat flow the objects a
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Chapter 10 SolutionsC.W. Fay April 1, 200944, 65, 80, 95, 100 10, 36, 43, 61, 77, 86 Assigned1Problem 10.44If 2.4m3 of a gas initialy at STP is compressed to 1.6m3 and its temperature is raised to 30 , what is the final pressure? V1 = 2.4m3 V
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Chapter 11 Heat11.1 Heat: reviewHeat is the net energy transferred because of a difference in temperature. Since heat is a measure of engery, we use the unit of Joule (J). For completeness we will also define the calorie. 1kcal = 1Cal = 1000cal =