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Quantum Physics

Emission and absorption

Emission and absorption lines show how atoms release and take in photons at specific energies.

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This lesson is part of the Quantum Physics course.

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Atomic spectra and energy levels3 min
Emission and absorptionEvidence for quantization3 min
Thermal radiation and Planck's ideaEvidence for quantization3 min

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