Quantum, Atomic, and Nuclear Physics
In a hypothetical situation where the electron in a hydrogen atom undergoes a transition emitting a photon of wavelength shorter than Lyman-alpha, what would be the most likely origin state of the electron?
Considering a closed loop containing a capacitor initially charged, after the switch is turned off allowing discharge through a connected resistor, what would the graph depicting the potential difference across the capacitor versus time look like?
What precise laboratory experiment could be conducted to demonstrate wave-particle duality through direct observation of single electrons displaying both behaviors simultaneously?
What theory explains the behavior of particles on a very small scale, such as atoms and subatomic particles?
When an electron and positron collide and annihilate each other, what form does their rest mass energy predominantly convert into?
How does increasing the intensity of incident light on a metal surface while keeping frequency constant affect the results in a photoelectric effect experiment?
In an experiment using electromagnetic waves, which modification would increase energy without altering frequency?
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What condition must be met for two systems in thermal contact with each other to reach thermal equilibrium?
Which property of matter waves is directly related to its momentum according to the de Broglie hypothesis?
What basic unit measures electric charge, a property that affects how substances respond within electromagnetic fields?