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Lesson 1

Lesson 1: Blackbody Radiation, Max Planck Hypothesis and the Photon

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1.1 Before we start: why "modern" physics?Before we start: why "modern" physics?1.1

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1.2 What we already know about lightWhat we already know about light1.2

1.3 Hot bodies radiateHot bodies radiate1.3

1.4 Features of the Planck curveFeatures of the Planck curve1.4

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1.5 Applications of thermal radiationApplications of thermal radiation1.5

1.6 The black bodyThe black body1.6

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1.7 The failure of classical physics (the "ultraviolet catastrophe")The failure of classical physics (the "ultraviolet catastrophe")1.7

1.8 Planck's explanation (1900)Planck's explanation (1900)1.8

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1.9 Worked examples (Lesson 1)Worked examples (Lesson 1)1.9

1.10 Key Scientific Tables & Anatomical Diagrams Extracted from Official CurriculaKey Scientific Tables & Anatomical Diagrams Extracted from Official Curricula1.10

1.11 Lesson 1 - Blackbody Radiation, Planck Hypothesis and Photoelectric EffectLesson 1 - Blackbody Radiation, Planck Hypothesis and Photoelectric Effect1.11

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1.12 Lesson summaryLesson summary1.12