Particle Nature Of Light: The Photon
Chapter Name : Dual Nature Of Radiation And Matter |
Sub Topic Code : 101_12_11_07_01 |
Topic Name : Particle Nature Of Light: The Photon |
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Sub Topic Name : Particle Nature Of Light: The Photon |
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Introduction
Light is made of quanta or packets of energy.
Pre-Requisites:
Photon
Activity:
Light beam
Real Life Question:
What is Photon ?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
|---|---|
| Photon | A photon is an elementary particle, the quantum of light and all other forms of electromagnetic radiation, and the force carrier for the electromagnetic force. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| Sunlight | Presence of photon. |
Real life uses :
Places to visit :
Physics Lab
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Sunlight | Radiation energy is built up of discrete units called quanta of energy of radiation. |
What you learn in Theory:
Radiation energy is built up of discrete units called quanta of energy of radiation.
What you learn in Practice:
Light in interaction with matter behaved as if it was made of quanta or packets of energy, each of energy hv.