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 Chapter 22
Quantum physics
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
In this chapter you will learn how to:
understand the nature of photons
understand details of the photoelectric effect
understand why the photoelectric effect cannot be explained by the wave theory of light
understand Compton scattering
explain the concept of matter waves
describe an experiment that shows the wave nature of electrons.
GUIDING QUESTIONS
âHow does radiation interact with matter?
âWhat is the nature of light?