Photon and Matter Waves | ENGINEERING PHYSICS

8 Photon and Matter Waves (6 hours)

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Chapter: 8. Photon and Matter Waves (6 hours)

Marks Distribution: 6

Course Code: SH 152 – ENGINEERING PHYSICS

Description: Comprehensive notes covering Quantum Physics, de-Broglie wavelength, Heisenberg principle, and Schrodinger equation with diagrams and examples

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8.1 Quantum Physics

8.1.1 Inadequacy of classical mechanics and rise of quantum mechanics, Quantization of energy

8.1.2 Group velocity and phase velocity, electrons and matter waves

8.1.3 de-Broglie wavelength, its applications

8.1.4 Heisenberg uncertainty principle and its applications

8.1.5 Wave functions and its significance

8.2 Schrodinger wave equation

8.2.1 Time dependent and independent equation

8.2.2 Probability distribution

8.2.3 One dimensional infinite potential well, particle in a box

8.2.4 Barrier tunneling (reflection and transmission coefficient)

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