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Quantum Physics

Quantum energy and momentum

Use frequency, wavelength, energy, and momentum to describe photons and matter waves.

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Lessons

Chapter 2 of 6 · 7 short lessons · 27 min
  1. 1Wave frequency and wavelength3 min
  2. 2Photon energy and frequency4 min
  3. 3Photon energy and wavelength4 min
  4. 4Photon momentum3 min
  5. 5Matter waves and de Broglie wavelength4 min
  6. 6Diffraction scale3 min
  7. 7Challenge: Quantum energy and momentum6 min

What you'll learn

  • Calculate photon energy and momentum from frequency or wavelength
  • Relate matter-wave wavelength to particle momentum
  • Estimate when diffraction effects are significant

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