Chapter on quantum mechanics

Quantum mechanics is the branch of mechanics that deals with the mathematical description of the motion and interaction of subatomic particles, incorporating the concepts of quantization of energy, wave–particle duality, the uncertainty principle, and the correspondence principle.

Blackbody radiation

A blackbody is an idealised physical body that absorbs all incident electromagnetic radiation, regardless of frequency or angle of incidence. ...

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Photoelectric effect

The photoelectric effect is often defined as the ejection of electrons from a metal plate when light falls on it.

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