Quarks are theoretical elementary particles that make up some subatomic particles.
PAIR PRODUCTION
⚜ What is Pair Production? ⚜
Pair Production is the spontaneous creation of a subatomic particle and its antiparticle from a neutral subatomic particle.
The creation of an electron and positron pair from a photon is an example of Pair Production.
FLUORESCENCE
⚜ What is Fluorescence? ⚜
Fluorescence is the emission of visible light by a chemical after that chemical has absorbed higher energy light such as ultraviolet light.
The light emitted with Fluorescence is emitted immediately after absorption.
The emitted light in Fluorescence is due to transitions between atomic energy levels with a photon being generated.
ANNIHILATION
⚜ What is Annihilation? ⚜
Annihilation occurs when a subatomic particle collides with its respective antiparticle and produces other subatomic particles.
The annihilation of an electron with a positron produces a photon particle.
NUCLEAR FUSION
⚜ What is Nuclear Fusion? ⚜
Nuclear Fusion occurs when two lighter nuclei collide and form a heavier stable nucleus with the release of energy.
Fusion nuclear bombs function on the principle of nuclear fusion.
Nuclear Fusion occurs naturally in the Sun.
NUCLEAR FISSION
⚜ What is Nuclear Fission? ⚜
Nuclear Fission occurs when an unstable atomic nucleus breaks apart into multiple nuclei releasing neutrons and energy.
Fission nuclear bombs function on the principle of nuclear fission.
Nuclear Fission is the basis of Nuclear Reactors used to generate electricity.
ENERGY AS MASS
⚜ Is Energy equivalent to Mass? ⚜
Mass can be converted into Energy, with Energy being the ability to do work or make change.
Mass is measured as Energy in Nuclear Physics.
The famous equation E=mc2 was proposed by Albert Einstein.
PHOSPHORESCENCE
⚜ What is Phosphorescence? ⚜
Phosphorescence is the emission of visible light by a chemical after that chemical has absorbed higher energy light such as ultraviolet light.
With Phosphorescence, the light is emitted over time, which is how Glow-in-the-Dark materials work.
The emitted light in Phosphorescence is due to transitions between atomic energy levels with a photon being generated.
PHOTOELECTRIC EFFECT
⚜ What is the Photoelectric Effect? ⚜
The Photoelectric Effect is basically electrons being knocked out of certain metals while illuminated with light.
The Photoelectric Effect could only be explained using the Photon particle concept described by Albert Einstein.
The Photoelectric Effect is basically how Solar Cells function - light frees electrons which can then travel through an electric circuit.
CRYSTAL GROWING VIDEO
Click the Image below to watch Timelapse of Borax Crystals.
BUBBLE CHAMBER
⚜ What is a Bubble Chamber? ⚜
A Bubble Chamber is an instrument used to detect Cosmic Rays and radiation particles.
A Bubble Chamber uses superheated fluid which vaporizes as charged particles pass through it, making their tracks visible as bubbles along the particle path.
PLANCK'S CONSTANT AND ENERGY QUANTIZATION
⚜ What is Energy Quantization? ⚜
Energy Quantization was introduced by Max Planck to help explain Blackbody Radiation.
Energy Quantization means energy and radiation is absorbed and emitted as individual quantized oscillators rather than as waves.
Planck's Constant, h, is the proportionality constant for Radiation Energy. The expression is E=hf.
