Physics GRE Sample Test Solutions

The Physics GRE Solution Guide

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Preface

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This solution guide initially started out on the Yahoo Groups web site and was pretty successful at the time. Unfortunately, the group was lost and with it, much of the the hard work that was put into it. This is my attempt to recreate the solution guide and make it more widely avaialble to everyone. If you see any errors, think certain things could be expressed more clearly, or would like to make suggestions, please feel free to do so.

Document Changes 05-11-2009

1. Added diagrams to GR0177 test questions 1-25

2. Revised solutions to GR0177 questions 1-25

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Preface Classical Mechanics

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1.1

Kinematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1.2

Newton’s Laws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1.3

Work & Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1.4

Oscillatory Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1.5

Rotational Motion about a Fixed Axis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1.6

Dynamics of Systems of Particles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

1.7

Central Forces and Celestial Mechanics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

1.8

Three Dimensional Particle Dynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

1.9

Fluid Dynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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1.10 Non-inertial Reference Frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 1.11 Hamiltonian and Lagrangian Formalism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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Electromagnetism

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Electrostatics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

2.2

Currents and DC Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

2.3

Magnetic Fields in Free Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

2.4

Lorentz Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

2.5

Induction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

2.6

Maxwell’s Equations and their Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

2.7

Electromagnetic Waves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

2.8

Contents AC Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

2.9

Magnetic and Electric Fields in Matter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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2.10 Capacitance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 2.11 Energy in a Capacitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 2.12 Energy in an Electric Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 2.13 Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 2.14 Current Destiny . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 2.15 Current Density of Moving Charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 2.16 Resistance and Ohm’s Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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2.17 Resistivity and Conductivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 2.18 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 2.19 Kirchoff’s Loop Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 2.20 Kirchoff’s Junction Rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 2.21 RC Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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3.1

Wave Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

3.2

Superposition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

3.3

Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

3.4

Diffraction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

3.5

Geometrical Optics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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Polarization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

3.7

Doppler Effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Snell’s Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Laws of Thermodynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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Thermodynamic Processes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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Ideal Gases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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Kinetic Theory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

4.6

Ensembles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

4.7

Statistical Concepts and Calculation of Thermodynamic Properties . . . 28

4.8

Thermal Expansion & Heat Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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Heat Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

4.10 Specific Heat Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 4.11 Heat and Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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4.12 First Law of Thermodynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 4.13 Work done by Ideal Gas at Constant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 4.14 Heat Conduction Equation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 4.15 Ideal Gas Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 4.16 Stefan-Boltzmann’s FormulaStefan-Boltzmann’s Equation . . . . . . . . 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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4.18 Translational Kinetic Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 4.19 Internal Energy of a Monatomic gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 4.20 Molar Specific Heat at Constant Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 4.21 Molar Specific Heat at Constant Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 4.22 Equipartition of Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 4.23 Adiabatic Expansion of an Ideal Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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5.1

Fundamental Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

5.2

Schrodinger Equation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 ¨

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Spin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

5.4

Angular Momentum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

5.5

Wave Funtion Symmetry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

5.6

Elementary Perturbation Theory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Atomic Physics

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Properties of Electrons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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Energy Quantization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

6.4

Atomic Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

6.5

Atomic Spectra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

6.6

Selection Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

6.7

Black Body Radiation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

6.8

X-Rays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

6.9

Atoms in Electric and Magnetic Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Special Relativity

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7.1

Introductory Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

7.2

Time Dilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

7.3

Length Contraction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

7.4

Simultaneity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

7.5

Energy and Momentum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

7.6

Four-Vectors and Lorentz Transformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

7.7

Velocity Addition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

7.8

Relativistic Doppler Formula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

7.9

Lorentz Transformations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

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7.10 Space-Time Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Laboratory Methods

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8.1

Data and Error Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

8.2

Instrumentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

8.3

Radiation Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

8.4

Counting Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

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Interaction of Charged Particles with Matter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

8.6

Lasers and Optical Interferometers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

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Dimensional Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

8.8

Fundamental Applications of Probability and Statistics . . . . . . . . . . 60

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Period of Pendulum on Moon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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Central Forces I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

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Central Forces II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

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Electric Potential I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

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Electric Potential II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

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Faraday’s Law and Electrostatics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

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AC Circuits: RL Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

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AC Circuits: Underdamped RLC Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

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9.15 Polarized Waves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 9.16 Electron in symmetric Potential Wells I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 9.17 Electron in symmetric Potential Wells II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 9.18 Relativistic Collisions I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 9.19 Relativistic Collisions II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 9.20 Thermodynamic Cycles I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 9.21 Thermodynamic Cycles II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

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9.22 Distribution of Molecular Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 9.23 Temperature Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 9.24 Counting Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 9.25 Thermal & Electrical Conductivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 9.26 Nonconservation of Parity in Weak Interactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 9.27 Moment of Inertia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 9.28 Lorentz Force Law I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 9.29 Lorentz Force Law II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 9.30 Nuclear Angular Moment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 9.31 Potential Step Barrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

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A.1 Constants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 A.2 Vector Identities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 A.3 Commutators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

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List of Tables

4.22.1Table of Molar Specific Heats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 9.4.1 Table of Orbits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

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9.5.1 Diagram of Uniformly Charged Circular Loop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 9.8.1 Schematic of Inductance-Resistance Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 9.8.2 Potential Drop across Resistor in a Inductor-Resistance Circuit . . . . . . 68 9.9.1 LRC Oscillator Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 9.9.2 Forced Damped Harmonic Oscillations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

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9.15.1Waves that are not plane-polarized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 9.15.2φ = 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 9.22.1Maxwell-Boltzmann Speed Distribution of Nobel Gases . . . . . . . . . . 79 9.27.1Hoop and S-shaped wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 9.28.1Charged particle moving parallel to a positively charged current carrying wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

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Classical Mechanics Kinematics Linear Motion

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Average Velocity

∆x x2 − x1 = ∆t t2 − t1

(1.1.1)

∆x dx = = v(t) ∆t→0 ∆t dt

(1.1.2)

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Instantaneous Velocity

v = lim

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The basic kinematic equations of motion under constant acceleration, a, are

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v = v0 + at v2 = v20 + 2a (x − x0 ) 1 x − x0 = v0 t + at2 2 1 x − x0 = (v + v0 ) t 2

(1.1.3) (1.1.4) (1.1.5) (1.1.6)

Circular Motion

In the case of Uniform Circular Motion, for a particle to move in a circular path, a radial acceleration must be applied. This acceleration is known as the Centripetal

Classical Mechanics

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v2 r

(1.1.7)

ω=

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(1.1.8)

Angular Velocity

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We can write eq. (1.1.7) in terms of ω

a = ω2 r Rotational Equations of Motion

(1.1.9)

The equations of motion under a constant angular acceleration, α, are

(1.1.10) (1.1.11) (1.1.12) (1.1.13)

Newton’s Laws

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ω = ω0 + αt ω + ω0 t θ= 2 1 θ = ω0 t + αt2 2 ω2 = ω20 + 2αθ

1.2.1

Newton’s Laws of Motion

First Law A body continues in its state of rest or of uniform motion unless acted upon by an external unbalanced force. Second Law The net force on a body is proportional to its rate of change of momentum. F=

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(1.2.1)

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Work & Energy

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Momentum p = mv

1.2.3

Impulse w

∆p = J =

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Fdt = Favg dt

Work & Energy Kinetic Energy

1 K ≡ mv2 2

1.3.2

(1.3.1)

The Work-Energy Theorem

The net Work done is given by

Wnet = K f − Ki

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1.3.3

(1.2.4)

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1.3

(1.2.3)

(1.3.2)

Work done under a constant Force

The work done by a force can be expressed as

W = F∆x

(1.3.3)

W = F · ∆r = F∆r cos θ

(1.3.4)

In three dimensions, this becomes

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1.3.4

W=

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Potential Energy

The Potential Energy is dU(x) dx for conservative forces, the potential energy is wx U(x) = U0 − F(x0 )dx0 F(x) = −

(1.3.6)

(1.3.7)

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1.3.5

Hooke’s Law F = −kx

(1.3.8)

where k is the spring constant.

1.3.6

Potential Energy of a Spring 1 U(x) = kx2 2

1.4.1

Oscillatory Motion

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1.4

(1.3.9)

Equation for Simple Harmonic Motion x(t) = A sin (ωt + δ)

(1.4.1)

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where the Amplitude, A, measures the displacement from equilibrium, the phase, δ, is the angle by which the motion is shifted from equilibrium at t = 0.

Period of Simple Harmonic Motion T=

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2π ω

Given that

x = A sin (ωt + δ)

(1.4.3)

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(1.4.4)

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1 U = kx2 2 1 = kA2 sin2 (ωt + δ) 2 Adding eq. (1.4.5) and eq. (1.4.6) gives

(1.4.6)

1 E = kA2 2

1.4.4

(1.4.7)

Damped Harmonic Motion

dx (1.4.8) dt where b is the damping coefficient. The equation of motion for a damped oscillating system becomes dx d2 x − kx − b = m 2 (1.4.9) dt dt Solving eq. (1.4.9) goves x = Ae−αt sin (ω0 t + δ) (1.4.10)

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Fd = −bv = −b

α=

b 2m r

k b2 − m 4m2

ω0 =

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(1.4.11)

ω20 −

b2 4m2

q = ω20 − α2

(1.4.12)

1 E = K + V(x) = mv(x)2 + V(x) 2

(1.4.13)

Small Oscillations

The Energy of a system is

We can solve for v(x), r

2 (E − V(x)) (1.4.14) m where E ≥ V(x) Let the particle move in the potential valley, x1 ≤ x ≤ x2 , the potential can be approximated by the Taylor Expansion " # " 2 # dV(x) 1 2 d V(x) V(x) = V(xe ) + (x − xe ) + (x − xe ) + ··· (1.4.15) dx x=xe 2 dx2 x=xe v(x) =

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6 Classical Mechanics 2 At the points of inflection, the derivative dV/dx is zero and d V/dx2 is positive. This means that the potential energy for small oscillations becomes 1 V(x) u V(xe ) + k(x − xe )2 2 where

"

d2 V(x) k≡ dx2

(1.4.16)

# ≥0

(1.4.17)

x=xe

As V(xe ) is constant, it has no consequences to physical motion and can be dropped. We see that eq. (1.4.16) is that of simple harmonic motion.

Coupled Harmonic Oscillators

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1.4.6

Consider the case of a simple pendulum of length, `, and the mass of the bob is m1 . For small displacements, the equation of motion is θ¨ + ω0 θ = 0

(1.4.18)

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We can express this in cartesian coordinates, x and y, where x = ` cos θ ≈ ` y = ` sin θ ≈ `θ

(1.4.19) (1.4.20)

y¨ + ω0 y = 0

(1.4.21)

eq. (1.4.18) becomes

This is the equivalent to the mass-spring system where the spring constant is mg `

(1.4.22)

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k = mω20 =

This allows us to to create an equivalent three spring system to our coupled pendulum system. The equations of motion can be derived from the Lagrangian, where L=T−V  
2 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 = m y˙ 1 + m y˙ 2 − ky1 + κ y2 − y1 + ky2 2 2 2 2 2  1  
2  1  2 = m y˙1 + y˙2 2 − k y21 + y22 + κ y2 − y1 2 2

(1.4.23)

We can find the equations of motion of our system ! d ∂L ∂L = dt ∂ y˙ n ∂yn 1

(1.4.24)

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Oscillatory Motion The equations of motion are

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m y¨ 1 = −ky1 + κ y2 − y1
m y¨ 2 = −ky2 + κ y2 − y1

(1.4.25) (1.4.26)

We assume solutions for the equations of motion to be of the form y1 = cos(ωt + δ1 ) y2 = B cos(ωt + δ2 ) y¨ 1 = −ωy1 y¨ 2 = −ωy2

(1.4.27)

Substituting the values for y¨ 1 and y¨ 2 into the equations of motion yields   k + κ − mω2 y1 − κy2 = 0   −κy1 + k + κ − mω2 y2 = 0

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We can get solutions from solving the determinant of the matrix
−κ k + κ − mω2
= 0 −κ k + κ − mω2 Solving the determinant gives  2   mω2 − 2mω2 (k + κ) + k2 + 2kκ = 0 This yields

(1.4.28) (1.4.29)

(1.4.30)

(1.4.31)

ω2 =

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 g  k   =   m ` ω2 =  (1.4.32)  g 2κ  k + 2κ  = +  m ` m We can now determine exactly how the masses move with each mode by substituting ω2 into the equations of motion. Where k We see that m

k + κ − mω2 = κ

(1.4.33)

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Substituting this into the equation of motion yields y1 = y2

(1.4.34)

We see that the masses move in phase with each other. You will also notice the absense of the spring constant term, κ, for the connecting spring. As the masses are moving in step, the spring isn’t stretching or compressing and hence its absence in our result.

ω2 =

k+κ We see that m

k + κ − mω2 = −κ

(1.4.35)

Substituting this into the equation of motion yields y1 = −y2

(1.4.36)

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1.4.7

Doppler Effect

The Doppler Effect is the shift in frequency and wavelength of waves that results from a source moving with respect to the medium, a receiver moving with respect to the medium or a moving medium. Moving Source If a source is moving towards an observer, then in one period, τ0 , it moves a distance of vs τ0 = vs / f0 . The wavelength is decreased by vs v − vs − f0 f0

(1.4.37)

  v v = f 0 λ0 v − vs

(1.4.38)

λ0 = λ − The frequency change is

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f0 =

Moving Observer As the observer moves, he will measure the same wavelength, λ, as if at rest but will see the wave crests pass by more quickly. The observer measures a modified wave speed. v0 = v + |vr | (1.4.39) The modified frequency becomes

  v0 vr = f0 1 + λ v

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f0 =

(1.4.40)

Moving Source and Moving Observer We can combine the above two equations v − vs f0 0 v = v − vr

λ0 =

(1.4.41) (1.4.42)

To give a modified frequency of

  v0 v − vr f = 0 = f0 λ v − vs

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1.5

1.5.1

(1.4.43)

Rotational Motion about a Fixed Axis Moment of Inertia Z I=

1.5.2

R2 dm

(1.5.1)

Rotational Kinetic Energy 1 K = Iω2 2

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Rotational Motion about a Fixed Axis

1.5.3

1.5.4

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Parallel Axis Theorem I = Icm + Md2

(1.5.3)

τ=r×F τ = Iα

(1.5.4) (1.5.5)

Torque

1.5.5

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where α is the angular acceleration.

Angular Momentum

L = Iω

(1.5.6)

dL dt

(1.5.7)

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we can find the Torque

τ=

1.5.6

Kinetic Energy in Rolling

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With respect to the point of contact, the motion of the wheel is a rotation about the point of contact. Thus 1 (1.5.8) K = Krot = Icontact ω2 2 Icontact can be found from the Parallel Axis Theorem. Icontact = Icm + MR2

(1.5.9)

Substitute eq. (1.5.8) and we have  1 Icm + MR2 ω2 2 1 1 = Icm ω2 + mv2 2 2

K=

(1.5.10)

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1.6

Dynamics of Systems of Particles

1.6.1

Center of Mass of a System of Particles

Position Vector of a System of Particles R=

m1 r1 + m2 r2 + m3 r3 + · · · + mN rN M

(1.6.1)

Velocity Vector of a System of Particles dR dt m1 v1 + m2 v2 + m3 v3 + · · · + mN vN = M

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V=

(1.6.2)

Acceleration Vector of a System of Particles

dV dt m1 a1 + m2 a2 + m3 a3 + · · · + mN aN = M

1.7 1.7.1

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A=

(1.6.3)

Central Forces and Celestial Mechanics Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation  GMm rˆ F=− r2

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1.7.2

1.7.3

(1.7.1)

Potential Energy of a Gravitational Force U(r) = −

GMm r

(1.7.2)

Escape Speed and Orbits

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Central Forces and Celestial Mechanics The escape speed becomes 1 GMm E = mv2esc − =0 2 RE

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Solving for vesc we find r vesc =

1.7.4

2GM Re

(1.7.5)

Kepler’s Laws

First Law The orbit of every planet is an ellipse with the sun at a focus.

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Second Law A line joining a planet and the sun sweeps out equal areas during equal intervals of time. Third Law The square of the orbital period of a planet is directly proportional to the cube of the semi-major axis of its orbit. T2 =C R3

(1.7.6)

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where C is a constant whose value is the same for all planets.

1.7.5

Types of Orbits

The Energy of an Orbiting Body is defined in eq. (1.7.3), we can classify orbits by their eccentricities.

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Circular Orbit A circular orbit occurs when there is an eccentricity of 0 and the orbital energy is less than 0. Thus 1 2 GM v − =E n1 .

(3.8.2)

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Thermodynamics & Statistical Mechanics Laws of Thermodynamics

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4.3

Equations of State

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Thermodynamic Processes

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4.4

Ideal Gases

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4.5

Kinetic Theory

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4.6 6

Ensembles

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Statistical Concepts and Calculation of Thermodynamic Properties

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4.8

Thermal Expansion & Heat Transfer

4.9

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Heat Capacity

  Q = C T f − Ti

(4.9.1)

4.10

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where C is the Heat Capacity and T f and Ti are the final and initial temperatures respectively.

Specific Heat Capacity

  Q = cm T f − ti

(4.10.1)

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where c is the specific heat capacity and m is the mass.

4.11

4.12

Heat and Work Z W=

Vf

PdV

(4.11.1)

Vi

First Law of Thermodynamics dEint = dQ − dW

(4.12.1)

where dEint is the internal energy of the system, dQ is the Energy added to the system and dW is the work done by the system. David S. Latchman

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Special Cases to the First Law of Thermodynamics

Adiabatic Process During an adiabatic process, the system is insulated such that there is no heat transfer between the system and its environment. Thus dQ = 0, so ∆Eint = −W

(4.12.2)

If work is done on the system, negative W, then there is an increase in its internal energy. Conversely, if work is done by the system, positive W, there is a decrease in the internal energy of the system.

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Constant Volume (Isochoric) Process If the volume is held constant, then the system can do no work, δW = 0, thus ∆Eint = Q (4.12.3) If heat is added to the system, the temperature increases. Conversely, if heat is removed from the system the temperature decreases. Closed Cycle In this situation, after certain interchanges of heat and work, the system comes back to its initial state. So ∆Eint remains the same, thus ∆Q = ∆W

(4.12.4)

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The work done by the system is equal to the heat or energy put into it.

Free Expansion In this process, no work is done on or by the system. Thus ∆Q = ∆W = 0, ∆Eint = 0 (4.12.5)

4.13

Work done by Ideal Gas at Constant Temperature

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Starting with eq. (4.11.1), we substitute the Ideal gas Law, eq. (4.15.1), to get

4.14

Vf

Z W = nRT

Vi

= nRT ln

dV V

Vf Vi

(4.13.1)

Heat Conduction Equation

The rate of heat transferred, H, is given by H=

Q TH − TC = kA t L

(4.14.1)

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4.15

Ideal Gas Law PV = nRT

(4.15.1)

where n = Number of moles P = Pressure V = Volume T = Temperature and R is the Universal Gas Constant, such that

We can rewrite the Ideal gas Law to say

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R ≈ 8.314 J/mol. K

PV = NkT

(4.15.2)

where k is the Boltzmann’s Constant, such that

4.16

R ≈ 1.381 × 10−23 J/K NA

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k=

Stefan-Boltzmann’s FormulaStefan-Boltzmann’s Equation P(T) = σT4

RMS Speed of an Ideal Gas

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4.18

r vrms =

3RT M

(4.17.1)

Translational Kinetic Energy 3 K¯ = kT 2

4.19

(4.16.1)

(4.18.1)

Internal Energy of a Monatomic gas 3 Eint = nRT 2

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Molar Specific Heat at Constant Volume

4.20

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Molar Specific Heat at Constant Volume

Let us define, CV such that Q = nCV ∆T

(4.20.1)

Substituting into the First Law of Thermodynamics, we have ∆Eint + W = nCV ∆T

(4.20.2)

At constant volume, W = 0, and we get

Substituting eq. (4.19.1), we get

1 ∆Eint n ∆T

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CV =

4.21

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3 CV = R = 12.5 J/mol.K 2

(4.20.3)

(4.20.4)

Molar Specific Heat at Constant Pressure

Starting with

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and

4.22

Q = nCp ∆T

(4.21.1)

∆Eint = Q − W ⇒ nCV ∆T = nCp ∆T + nR∆T ∴ CV = Cp − R

(4.21.2)

Equipartition of Energy ! f CV = R = 4.16 f J/mol.K 2

(4.22.1)

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0 2 3n − 5 3n − 6

3 R 2 5 R 2 3R 3R

CV

5 R 2 7 R 2 4R 4R

CP = CV + R

Predicted Molar Specific Heats 3 5 6 6

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Degrees of Freedom 0 2 3 3

Translational Rotational Vibrational Total ( f ) 3 3 3 3

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Molecule Monatomic Diatomic Polyatomic (Linear) Polyatomic (Non-Linear)

Table 4.22.1: Table of Molar Specific Heats

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4.23

Adiabatic Expansion of an Ideal Gas

where γ = CCVP . We can also write

4.24

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PV γ = a constant

(4.23.1)

TV γ−1 = a constant

(4.23.2)

Second Law of Thermodynamics

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Fundamental Concepts

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Schrodinger ¨ Equation

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Quantum Mechanics

Let us define Ψ to be

Ψ = Ae−iω(t− v ) x

(5.2.1)

Simplifying in terms of Energy, E, and momentum, p, we get Ψ = Ae−

i(Et−px) ~

(5.2.2)

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We obtain Schrodinger’s Equation from the Hamiltonian ¨ H =T+V

(5.2.3)

To determine E and p,

p2 ∂2 Ψ = − Ψ ~2 ∂x2 ∂Ψ iE = Ψ ~ ∂t

and H=

p2 +V 2m

(5.2.4) (5.2.5)

(5.2.6)

This becomes EΨ = HΨ

(5.2.7)

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~ ∂Ψ ∂Ψ p2 Ψ = −~2 2 i ∂t ∂x The Time Dependent Schrodinger’s ¨ Equation is EΨ = −

i~

Quantum Mechanics

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∂Ψ ~ 2 ∂2 Ψ + V(x)Ψ =− 2m ∂x2 ∂t

(5.2.8)

The Time Independent Schrodinger’s ¨ Equation is EΨ = −

(5.2.9)

Infinite Square Wells

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5.2.1

~ 2 ∂2 Ψ + V(x)Ψ 2m ∂x2

Let us consider a particle trapped in an infinite potential well of size a, such that ( 0 for 0 < x < a V(x) = ∞ for |x| > a,

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so that a nonvanishing force acts only at ±a/2. An energy, E, is assigned to the system such that the kinetic energy of the particle is E. Classically, any motion is forbidden outside of the well because the infinite value of V exceeds any possible choice of E. Recalling the Schrodinger Time Independent Equation, eq. (5.2.9), we substitute V(x) ¨ and in the region (−a/2, a/2), we get

This differential is of the form

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where

~2 d2 ψ = Eψ − 2m dx2

(5.2.10)

d2 ψ + k2 ψ = 0 2 dx

(5.2.11)

r k=

2mE ~2

(5.2.12)

We recognize that possible solutions will be of the form cos kx

and sin kx

As the particle is confined in the region 0 < x < a, we say ( A cos kx + B sin kx for 0 < x < a ψ(x) = 0 for |x| > a We have known boundary conditions for our square well. ψ(0) = ψ(a) = 0 David S. Latchman

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Schr¨odinger Equation It shows that

37 ⇒ A cos 0 + B sin 0 = 0 ∴A=0

(5.2.14)

We are now left with B sin ka = 0 ka = 0; π; 2π; 3π; · · · (5.2.15)

kn =

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While mathematically, n can be zero, that would mean there would be no wave function, so we ignore this result and say nπ a

for n = 1, 2, 3, · · ·

Substituting this result into eq. (5.2.12) gives nπ kn = = a

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Solving for En gives

√ 2mEn ~

n2 π2 ~2 2ma2 We cna now solve for B by normalizing the function Z a a |B|2 sin2 kxdx = |A|2 = 1 2 0 2 So |A|2 = a En =

(5.2.16)

(5.2.17)

(5.2.18)

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So we can write the wave function as

5.2.2

r ψn (x) =

  2 nπx sin a a

(5.2.19)

Harmonic Oscillators

Classically, the harmonic oscillator has a potential energy of 1 V(x) = kx2 2

(5.2.20)

So the force experienced by this particle is F=− ©2009

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(5.2.21) David S. Latchman

38 Quantum Mechanics where k is the spring constant. The equation of motion can be summed us as d2 x m 2 = −kx dt

(5.2.22)

  x(t) = A cos ω0 t + φ

(5.2.23)

And the solution of this equation is

where the angular frequency, ω0 is r ω0 =

k m

(5.2.24)

With some manipulation, we get

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The Quantum Mechanical description on the harmonic oscillator is based on the eigenfunction solutions of the time-independent Schrodinger’s equation. By taking V(x) ¨ from eq. (5.2.20) we substitute into eq. (5.2.9) to get !   d2 ψ 2m k 2 mk 2 2E x − E x − ψ = ψ = dx2 ~2 2 ~2 k

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√ r  d2 ψ  mk 2 2E m   ψ =  x − √ 2 ~ ~ k  mk dx ~

This step allows us to to keep some of constants out of the way, thus giving us √ mk 2 x (5.2.25) ξ2 = ~r 2E m 2E and λ = = (5.2.26) ~ k ~ω0

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This leads to the more compact

 d2 ψ  2 = ξ − λ ψ dξ2

(5.2.27)

where the eigenfunction ψ will be a function of ξ. λ assumes an eigenvalue anaglaous to E. From eq. (5.2.25), we see that the maximum value can be determined to be √ mk 2 2 ξmax = A ~ Using the classical connection between A and E, allows us to say √ mk 2E 2 ξmax = =λ ~ k

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Schr¨odinger Equation 39 From eq. (5.2.27), we see that in a quantum mechanical oscillator, there are nonvanishing solutions in the forbidden regions, unlike in our classical case. A solution to eq. (5.2.27) is ψ(ξ) = e−ξ /2 2

(5.2.30)

where

and

dψ 2 = −ξe−ξ /2 dξ   2 dψ 2 −xi2 /2 −ξ2 /2 2 = ξ e − e = ξ − 1 e−ξ /2 2 dξ

This gives is a special solution for λ where

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λ0 = 1

(5.2.31)

Thus eq. (5.2.26) gives the energy eigenvalue to be E0 =

~ω0 ~ω0 λ0 = 2 2

(5.2.32)

The eigenfunction e−ξ /2 corresponds to a normalized stationary-state wave function 2

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√

e−

mk x2 /2~ −iE0 t/~

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mk Ψ0 (x, t) = 2 2 π~

e

(5.2.33)

This solution of eq. (5.2.27) produces the smallest possibel result of λ and E. Hence, Ψ0 and E0 represents the ground state of the oscillator. and the quantity ~ω0 /2 is the zero-point energy of the system.

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Finite Square Well

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For the Finite Square Well, we have a potential region where ( −V0 for −a ≤ x ≤ a V(x) = 0 for |x| > a We have three regions

Region I: x < −a In this region, The potential, V = 0, so Schrodinger’s Equation be¨ comes ~2 d2 ψ = Eψ 2m dx2 d2 ψ ⇒ 2 = κ2 ψ √ dx −2mE κ= ~ −

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40 This gives us solutions that are ψ(x) = A exp(−κx) + B exp(κx)

As x → ∞, the exp(−κx) term goes to ∞; it blows up and is not a physically realizable function. So we can drop it to get ψ(x) = Beκx

for x < −a

(5.2.34)

Region II: −a < x < a In this region, our potential is V(x) = V0 . Substitutin this into the Schrodinger’s Equation, eq. (5.2.9), gives ¨

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~2 d2 ψ − V0 ψ = Eψ − 2m dx2 d2 ψ or = −l2 ψ 2 dx p 2m (E + V0 ) where l ≡ ~

(5.2.35)

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We notice that E > −V0 , making l real and positive. Thus our general solution becomes ψ(x) = C sin(lx) + D cos(lx) for −a < x < a (5.2.36) Region III: x > a Again this Region is similar to Region III, where the potential, V = 0. This leaves us with the general solution ψ(x) = F exp(−κx) + G exp(κx)

As x → ∞, the second term goes to infinity and we get ψ(x) = Fe−κx

for x > a

(5.2.37)

for x < a for 0 < x < a for x > a

(5.2.38)

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This gives us

5.2.4

 κx  Be    D cos(lx) ψ(x) =     Fe−κx

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5.5

Wave Funtion Symmetry

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Elementary Perturbation Theory

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Atomic Physics Properties of Electrons

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Bohr Model

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6.2

To understand the Bohr Model of the Hydrogen atom, we will take advantage of our knowlegde of the wavelike properties of matter. As we are building on a classical model of the atom with a modern concept of matter, our derivation is considered to be ‘semi-classical’. In this model we have an electron of mass, me , and charge, −e, orbiting a proton. The cetripetal force is equal to the Coulomb Force. Thus

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1 e2 me v2 = 4π0 r2 r

(6.2.1)

The Total Energy is the sum of the potential and kinetic energies, so p2 E=K+U = − | f race2 4π0 r 2me

(6.2.2)

We can further reduce this equation by subsituting the value of momentum, which we find to be p2 1 e2 = me v2 = (6.2.3) 2me 2 8π0 r Substituting this into eq. (6.2.2), we get E=

e2 e2 e2 − =− 8π0 r 4π0 r 8π0 r

(6.2.4)

At this point our classical description must end. An accelerated charged particle, like one moving in circular motion, radiates energy. So our atome here will radiate energy

44 Atomic Physics and our electron will spiral into the nucleus and disappear. To solve this conundrum, Bohr made two assumptions. 1. The classical circular orbits are replaced by stationary states. These stationary states take discreet values. 2. The energy of these stationary states are determined by their angular momentum which must take on quantized values of ~. L = n~

(6.2.5)

We can find the angular momentum of a circular orbit.

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L = m3 vr

(6.2.6)

From eq. (6.2.1) we find v and by substitution, we find L. r

L=e Solving for r, gives

m3 r 4π0

(6.2.7)

L2 me e2 /4π0

(6.2.8)

n2 ~2 = n2 a0 me e2 /4π0

(6.2.9)

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r=

We apply the condition from eq. (6.2.5) rn =

where a0 is the Bohr radius.

a0 = 0.53 × 10−10 m

(6.2.10)

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Having discreet values for the allowed radii means that we will also have discreet values for energy. Replacing our value of rn into eq. (6.2.4), we get ! me e2 13.6 = − 2 eV (6.2.11) En = − 2 2n 4π0 ~ n

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Energy Quantization

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Atomic Structure

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Atomic Spectra Rydberg’s Equation   1 1 1 = RH 02 − 2 λ n n

(6.5.1)

where RH is the Rydberg constant.

6.6

Selection Rules

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6.7.1

Black Body Radiation

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For the Balmer Series, n0 = 2, which determines the optical wavelengths. For n0 = 3, we get the infrared or Paschen series. The fundamental n0 = 1 series falls in the ultraviolet region and is known as the Lyman series.

Plank Formula

f3 8π~ u( f, T) = 3 h f /kT c e −1

Stefan-Boltzmann Formula

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6.7.2

6.7.3

6.7.4

(6.7.1)

P(T) = σT4

(6.7.2)

Wein’s Displacement Law λmax T = 2.9 × 10−3 m.K

(6.7.3)

Classical and Quantum Aspects of the Plank Equation

Rayleigh’s Equation 8π f 2 u( f, T) = 3 kT c ©2009

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46 Atomic Physics We can get this equation from Plank’s Equation, eq. (6.7.1). This equation is a classical one and does not contain Plank’s constant in it. For this case we will look at the situation where h f < kT. In this case, we make the approximation ex ' 1 + x

(6.7.5)

Thus the demonimator in eq. (6.7.1) becomes eh f /kT − 1 ' 1 +

hf hf −1= kT kT

(6.7.6)

Thus eq. (6.7.1) takes the approximate form 8πh 3 kT 8π f 2 f = 3 kT c3 hf c

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u( f, T) '

(6.7.7)

As we can see this equation is devoid of Plank’s constant and thus independent of quantum effects. Quantum

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At large frequencies, where h f > kT, quantum effects become apparent. We can estimate that eh f /kT − 1 ' eh f /kT (6.7.8) Thus eq. (6.7.1) becomes

u( f, T) '

6.8.1

(6.7.9)

X-Rays

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6.8

8πh 3 −h f /kT f e c3

Bragg Condition 2d sin θ = mλ

(6.8.1)

for constructive interference off parallel planes of a crystal with lattics spacing, d.

6.8.2

The Compton Effect

The Compton Effect deals with the scattering of monochromatic X-Rays by atomic targets and the observation that the wavelength of the scattered X-ray is greater than the incident radiation. The photon energy is given by E = hυ = David S. Latchman

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Atoms in Electric and Magnetic Fields The photon has an associated momentum

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E

= pc E hυ h ⇒p = = = c c λ

(6.8.3) (6.8.4)

The Relativistic Energy for the electron is (6.8.5)

p − p0 = P

(6.8.6)

p2 − 2p · p0 + p02 = P2

(6.8.7)

where Squaring eq. (6.8.6) gives

Recall that E = pc and E 0 = cp0 , we have

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E2 = p2 c2 + m2e c4

c2 p2 − 2c2 p · p0 + c2 p02 = c2 P2 E 2 − 2E E 0 cos θ + E 02 = E2 − m2e c4 Conservation of Energy leads to

E + me c2 = E 0 + E

(6.8.9)

E − E 0 = E − me c2 E 2 − 2E E 0 + E 0 = E2 − 2Eme c2 + m2e c4 2E E 0 − 2E E 0 cos θ = 2Eme c2 − 2m2e c4

(6.8.10) (6.8.11)

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Solving

(6.8.8)

Solving leads to

D

∆λ = λ0 − λ =

where λc =

6.9 6.9.1

h me c

h (1 − cos θ) me c

(6.8.12)

is the Compton Wavelength. λc =

h = 2.427 × 10−12 m me c

(6.8.13)

Atoms in Electric and Magnetic Fields The Cyclotron Frequency

A test charge, q, with velocity v enters a uniform magnetic field, B. The force acting on the charge will be perpendicular to v such that FB = qv × B ©2009

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6.9.2

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48 Atomic Physics or more simply FB = qvB. As this traces a circular path, from Newton’s Second Law, we see that mv2 = qvB (6.9.2) FB = R Solving for R, we get mv R= (6.9.3) qB We also see that qB (6.9.4) f = 2πm The frequency is depends on the charge, q, the magnetic field strength, B and the mass of the charged particle, m.

Zeeman Effect

The Zeeman effect was the splitting of spectral lines in a static magnetic field. This is similar to the Stark Effect which was the splitting in the presence in a magnetic field.

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In the Zeeman experiment, a sodium flame was placed in a magnetic field and its spectrum observed. In the presence of the field, a spectral line of frequency, υ0 was split into three components, υ0 − δυ, υ0 and υ0 + δυ. A classical analysis of this effect allows for the identification of the basic parameters of the interacting system. The application of a constant magnetic field, B, allows for a direction in space in which the electron motion can be referred. The motion of an electron can be attributed to a simple harmonic motion under a binding force −kr, where the frequency is r k 1 (6.9.5) υ0 = 2π me

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The magnetic field subjects the electron to an additional Lorentz Force, −ev × B. This produces two different values for the angular velocity. v = 2πrυ

The cetripetal force becomes me v2 = 4π2 υ2 rme r

Thus the certipetal force is 4π2 υ2 rme = 2πυreB + kr

for clockwise motion

4π2 υ2 rme = −2πυreB + kr

for counterclockwise motion

We use eq. (6.9.5), to emiminate k, to get eB υ − υ0 = 0 2πme eB υ2 + υ − υ0 = 0 2πme

υ2 −

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Atoms in Electric and Magnetic Fields 49 As we have assumed a small Lorentz force, we can say that the linear terms in υ are small comapred to υ0 . Solving the above quadratic equations leads to eB 4πme eB υ = υ0 − 4πme υ = υ0 +

for clockwise motion

(6.9.6)

for counterclockwise motion

(6.9.7)

We note that the frequency shift is of the form δυ =

eB 4πme

(6.9.8)

6.9.3

Franck-Hertz Experiment

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If we view the source along the direction of B, we will observe the light to have two polarizations, a closckwise circular polarization of υ0 + δυ and a counterclosckwise circular polarization of υ0 − δυ.

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The Franck-Hertz experiment, performed in 1914 by J. Franck and G. L. Hertz, measured the colisional excitation of atoms. Their experiement studied the current of electrons in a tub of mercury vapour which revealed an abrupt change in the current at certain critical values of the applied voltage.1 They interpreted this observation as evidence of a threshold for inelastic scattering in the colissions of electrons in mercury atoms.The bahavior of the current was an indication that electrons could lose a discreet amount of energy and excite mercury atoms in their passage through the mercury vapour. These observations constituted a direct and decisive confirmation of the existence os quantized energy levels in atoms.

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Chapter

7

7.1 7.1.1

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Special Relativity Introductory Concepts

Postulates of Special Relativity

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1. The laws of Physics are the same in all inertial frames. 2. The speed of light is the same in all inertial frames. We can define

(7.1.1)

u2 c2

Time Dilation

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7.2

1 γ= q 1−

∆t = γ∆t0

(7.2.1)

where ∆t0 is the time measured at rest relative to the observer, ∆t is the time measured in motion relative to the observer.

7.3

Length Contraction L=

L0 γ

(7.3.1)

where L0 is the length of an object observed at rest relative to the observer and L is the length of the object moving at a speed u relative to the observer.

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7.4

Simultaneity

4

7.5 7.5.1

Energy and Momentum Relativistic Momentum & Energy

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In relativistic mechanics, to be conserved, momentum and energy are defined as Relativistic Momentum

7.5.2

(7.5.1)

E = γmc2

(7.5.2)

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Relativistic Energy

p¯ = γmv¯

Lorentz Transformations (Momentum & Energy)

E = γ px − β c 0 py = py

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p0x

7.5.3





= pz   E E =γ − βpx c c p0z 0

(7.5.3) (7.5.4) (7.5.5) (7.5.6)

Relativistic Kinetic Energy K = E − mc2    1 = mc2  q  1−
= mc2 γ − 1

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v2 c2

   − 1 

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Four-Vectors and Lorentz Transformation

7.5.4

53

Relativistic Dynamics (Collisions) ∆E = γ ∆Px − β c 0 ∆P y = ∆P y 

∆P0x

 (7.5.10) (7.5.11)

∆P0z 0

= ∆Pz   ∆E ∆E =γ − β∆Px c c

(7.5.13)

Four-Vectors and Lorentz Transformation

FT

7.6

(7.5.12)

We can represent an event in S with the column matrix, s,    x   y   s =    z  ict

(7.6.1)

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A different Lorents frame, S0 , corresponds to another set of space time axes so that  0   x   y0    s0 =  0  (7.6.2)  z   0  ict

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The Lorentz Transformation is related by the matrix  0   0 0 iγβ  x   γ  y0   0 1 0 0     0  =   z   0 0 1 0  0   ict −iγβ 0 0 γ

    x    y          z    ict

(7.6.3)

We can express the equation in the form s0 = L s

(7.6.4)

The matrix L contains all the information needed to relate position four–vectors for any given event as observed in the two Lorentz frames S and S0 . If we evaluate    x  h i  y  T 2 2 2 2 2   x y z ict s s= (7.6.5)  z  = x + y + z − c t   ict

Similarly we can show that s0T s0 = x02 + y02 + z02 − c2 t02 ©2009

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54 Special Relativity We can take any collection of four physical quantities to be four vector provided that they transform to another Lorentz frame. Thus we have    bx   b    b =  y   bz    ibt

(7.6.7)

this can be transformed into a set of quantities of b0 in another frame S0 such that it satisfies the transformation b0 = L b (7.6.8) Looking at the momentum-Energy four vector, we have       

FT

  px  p  p =  y  pz  iE/c

(7.6.9)

Applying the same transformation rule, we have p0 = L p

(7.6.10)

RA

We can also get a Lorentz-invariation relation between momentum and energy such that p0T p0 = pT p (7.6.11) The resulting equality gives

02 02 p02 x + p y + pz −

7.8

(7.6.12)

Velocity Addition

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7.7

E02 E2 2 2 2 = p + p + p − x y z c2 c2

v0 =

v−u 1 − uv c2

(7.7.1)

Relativistic Doppler Formula r υ¯ = υ0

c+u c−u

r let r =

c−u c+u

(7.8.1)

We have υ¯ receding = rυ0 υ0 υ¯ approaching = r David S. Latchman

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(7.8.2)

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Lorentz Transformations

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Lorentz Transformations

Given two reference frames S(x, y, z, t) and S0 (x0 , y0 , z0 , t0 ), where the S0 -frame is moving in the x-direction, we have,

7.10

Space-Time Interval

x = (x0 − ut0 ) y = y0 y0 = y   u 0 0 t = γ t + 2x c

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x0 = γ (x − ut) y0 = y z0 = y   u 0 t = γ t − 2x c


(∆S)2 = (∆x)2 + ∆y 2 + (∆z)2 − c2 (∆t)2

(7.9.1) (7.9.2) (7.9.3) (7.9.4)

(7.10.1)

Space-Time Intervals may be categorized into three types depending on their separation. They are

c2 ∆t2 > ∆r2

(7.10.2)

∆S2 > 0

(7.10.3)

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Time-like Interval

When two events are separated by a time-like interval, there is a cause-effect relationship between the two events. Light-like Interval

c2 ∆t2 = ∆r2

(7.10.4)

S =0

(7.10.5)

c2 ∆t2 < ∆r2 ∆S < 0

(7.10.6) (7.10.7)

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8

8.1.1

Data and Error Analysis Addition and Subtraction

x=a+b−c

(8.1.1)

(δx)2 = (δa)2 + (δb)2 + (δc)2

(8.1.2)

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8.1

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Laboratory Methods

The Error in x is

Multiplication and Division

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8.1.2

x=

a×b c

(8.1.3)

The error in x is

8.1.3



δx x

2

δa = a 

2

δb + b

!2

δc + c 

2 (8.1.4)

Exponent - (No Error in b)

The Error in x is

x = ab

(8.1.5)

  δx δa =b x a

(8.1.6)

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8.1.4

Logarithms

Base e x = ln a

(8.1.7)

We find the error in x by taking the derivative on both sides, so d ln a · δa da 1 = · δa a δa = a

Base 10

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δx =

x = log10 a The Error in x can be derived as such

=

ln a ln 10

δa da 1 δa = ln 10 a δa = 0.434 a

(8.1.10)

Antilogs

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8.1.5

(8.1.9)

d(log a) δa da

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δx =

(8.1.8)

Base e

x = ea

(8.1.11)

ln x = a ln e = a

(8.1.12)

We take the natural log on both sides.

Applaying the same general method, we see d ln x δx = δa dx δx ⇒ = δa x David S. Latchman

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Instrumentation Base 10

59

x = 10a

(8.1.14)

We follow the same general procedure as above to get log x = a log 10 log x δx = δa dx 1 d ln a δx = δa ln 10 dx δx = ln 10δa x

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8.2

Instrumentation

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8.4

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2

8.3

(8.1.15)

Radiation Detection

Counting Statistics

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Let’s assume that for a particular experiment, we are making countung measurements for a radioactive source. In this experiment, we recored N counts in time T. The ¯ counting rate for this trial is R = N/T. This rate should be close to the average √ rate, R. The standard deviation or the uncertainty of our count is a simply called the N rule. So √ σ= N (8.4.1) Thus we can report our results as Number of counts = N ±

√ N

(8.4.2)

We can find the count rate by dividing by T, so √ N N R= ± T T ©2009

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60 The fractional uncertainty of our count is rate.

δN . N

δN T N T

δR = R

Laboratory Methods We can relate this in terms of the count

δN N √ N = N 1 = N =

(8.4.4)

We see that our uncertainty decreases as we take more counts, as to be expected.

Interaction of Charged Particles with Matter

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8.5 5

6

8.7

Lasers and Optical Interferometers

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8.6

Dimensional Analysis

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Dimensional Analysis is used to understand physical situations involving a mis of different types of physical quantities. The dimensions of a physical quantity are associated with combinations of mass, length, time, electric charge, and temperature, represented by symbols M, L, T, Q, and θ, respectively, each raised to rational powers.

8.8

Fundamental Applications of Probability and Statistics

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Chapter

9

9.1

FT

Sample Test Period of Pendulum on Moon

The period of the pendulum, T, is

s

` g

RA

T = 2π

(9.1.1)

where ` is the length of the pendulium string. The relationship between the weight of an object on the Earth, We , and the Moon, Wm , is Wm =

We 6

(9.1.2)

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From eq. (9.1.2), we can determine the acceleration due to gravity on the Moon and on the Earth; we use the same subscript notation as above. gm =

ge 6

(9.1.3)

On Earth, the period of the pendulum, Te , is one second. From eq. (9.1.1), the equation for the pendulum’s period on Earth is s Te = 2π

` = 1s ge

(9.1.4)

and similarly for the moon, the period becomes s Tm = 2π

` gm

(9.1.5)

Sample Test

62 Substituting eq. (9.1.3) into eq. (9.1.5) gives s Tm = 2π =

√

` gm

6 Te =

√ 6s

Answer: (D)

9.2

Work done by springs in series

FT

Hooke’s Law tells us that the extension on a spring is proportional to the force applied. F = −kx

(9.2.1)

Springs in series follow the same rule for capacitors, see ??. The spring constants are related to each other by 1 (9.2.2) k1 = k2 3

RA

The springs are massless so we can assume that the weight is transmitted evenly along both springs, thus from Hooke’s Law the extension is F1 = −k1 x1 = F2 = −k2 x2

(9.2.3)

where k1 and k2 are the spring constants for the springs S1 and S2 respectively. Thus we see k1 x2 1 (9.2.4) = = k2 x1 3

D

The work done in stretching a spring or its potential energy is 1 W = kx2 2

(9.2.5)

Thus

1 2 k1 x1 W1 2 = 1 2 W2 k2 x 2 2   k1 x1 2 = · k2 x2 =3

(9.2.6)

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Central Forces I

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Central Forces I

We are given a central force field where k r

(9.3.1)

L=r×p

(9.3.2)

τ = r × F = r × p˙

(9.3.3)

V(r) = − The Angular Momentum of an object is

From eqs. (9.3.2) and (9.3.3), we see that

FT

and the torque is defined

τ=

dL dt

(9.3.4)

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We see that if τ = 0, then L is constant and therefore conserved. This can occur if r˙ = 0, F˙ = 0 or F ∝ r. From 9.3.1, we can determine the force acting on the object since F=−

dV k = 2 dr r

(9.3.5)

As our force is a central force, the force acts in the direction of our radius vector. Thus the torque becomes

D

τ = r × F = rF cos 0 =0

We see that this means that our angular momentum is constant. L = constant

(9.3.6)

A constant angular momentum means that r and v remain unchanged. The total mechanical energy is the sum of the kinetic and potential energies. E = KE + PE 1 k = mv2 + 2 2 r

(9.3.7)

Both the kinetic and potential energies will remain constant and thus the total mechanical energy is also conserved. Answer: (C) ©2009

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Sample Test

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9.4

Central Forces II

The motion of particle is governed by its potential energy and for a conservative, central force the potential energy is

V(r) = −

k r

(9.4.1)

FT

we have shown in the above question that the angular momentum, L, is conserved. We can define three types of orbits given k and E.

k

Orbit

Total Energy

Ellipse k>0 Parabola k>0 Hyperbola k > 0 or k < 0

E0

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Table 9.4.1: Table of Orbits

From, table 9.4.1, we expect the orbit to be elliptical; this eliminates answers (C), (D) and (E). For an elliptical orbit, the total energy is

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E=−

k 2a

(9.4.2)

where a is the length of the semimajor axis. In the case of a circular orbit of radius, r, eq. (9.4.2) becomes E=−

k 2r

(9.4.3)

Recalling eq. (9.3.1), we see 1 E = V(r) = −K 2

(9.4.4)

This is the minimum energy the system can have resulting in a circular orbit. Answer: (A) David S. Latchman

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Electric Potential I

9.5

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Electric Potential I +z

P2 b r2

P1

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r1

b

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Figure 9.5.1: Diagram of Uniformly Charged Circular Loop The Electric Potential of a charged ring is given by1 V=

Q 1 √ 4π0 R2 + z2

(9.5.1)

where R is the radius of our ring and x is the distance from the central axis of the ring. In our case, the radius of our ring is R = b.

D

The potential at P1 , where z = b is V1 =

Q Q 1 1 = √ √ 4π0 b2 + b2 4π0 b 2

(9.5.2)

The potential at P2 , where z = 2b is V2 =

Q Q 1 1 = q √ 4π0 4π0 b 5 b2 + (2b)2

(9.5.3)

Dividing eq. (9.5.3) by eq. (9.5.2) gives us V2 = V1

r

2 5

(9.5.4)

Answer: (D) 1

Add Derivation

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Sample Test

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9.6

Electric Potential II

The potential energy, U(r), of a charge, q, placed in a potential, V(r), is[1] U(r) = qV(r)

(9.6.1)

The work done in moving our charge through this electrical field is W = U2 − U1 = qV2 − qV1 = q (V2 − V1 )

(9.6.2)

9.7

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Answer: (E)

Faraday’s Law and Electrostatics

Gauss’s Law

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We notice that our answers are in the form of differential equations and this leads us to think of the differential form of Maxwell’s equations[2]. The electrostatics form of Maxwell’s Equations are[3] ρ 0

(9.7.1)

∇×E=0

(9.7.2)

∇·B=0

(9.7.3)

∇ × B = µ0 J

(9.7.4)

∇·E=

Maxwell-Faraday Equation Gauss’ Law for Magnetism

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Amp`ere’s Law

Comparing our answers, we notice that eq. (9.7.2) corresponds to Answer: (C) .

Answer: (C)

9.8

AC Circuits: RL Circuits

An inductor’s characteristics is opposite to that of a capacitor. While a capacitor stores energy in the electric field, essentially a potential difference between its plates, an inductor stores energy in the magnetic field, which is produced by a current passing through the coil. Thus inductors oppose changes in currents while a capacitor opposes changes in voltages. A fully discharged inductor will initially act as an open circuit David S. Latchman

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AC Circuits: RL Circuits 67 with the maximum voltage, V, across its terminals. Over time, the current increases and the potential difference across the inductor decreases exponentially to a minimum, essentially behaving as a short circuit. As we do not expect this circuit to oscillate, this leaves us with choices (A) and (B). At t = 0, we expect the voltage across the resistor to be VR = 0 and increase exponentially. We choose (A). L A I V

R

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B

Figure 9.8.1: Schematic of Inductance-Resistance Circuit We can see from the above schematic,

V = VL + VR

(9.8.1)

RA

where VL and VR are the voltages across the inductor and resistor respectively. This can be written as a first order differential equation dI R + I dt L

(9.8.2)

V dI R = + I L dt L

(9.8.3)

V=L

Dividing by L leaves

The solution to eq. (9.8.3) leaves

D

Z

  V Rt exp dt + k L L I=   Rt exp L   V Rt = + k exp − R L

Multiplying eq. (9.8.4) by R gives us the voltage across the resistor   Rt VR = V + kR exp − L

(9.8.4)

(9.8.5)

at t = 0, VR = 0 0 = V + kR V ∴k=− R ©2009

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Sample Test

68 Substituting k into eq. (9.8.5) gives us    Rt VR (t) = V 1 − exp − L

(9.8.7)

where τ = L/R is the time constant. Where τ = 2 s

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V(x)

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Voltage/V

5 4 3

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2 1 0

0

5

10 Time/s

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20

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Figure 9.8.2: Potential Drop across Resistor in a Inductor-Resistance Circuit

Answer: (A)

9.9

AC Circuits: Underdamped RLC Circuits

When a harmonic oscillator is underdamed, it not only approaches zero much more quickly than a critically damped oscillator but it also oscillates about that zero. A quick examination of our choices means we can eliminate all but choices (C) and (E). The choice we make takes some knowledge and analysis. David S. Latchman

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AC Circuits: Underdamped RLC Circuits

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V

R

A

B C

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Figure 9.9.1: LRC Oscillator Circuit The voltages in the above circuit can be written

V(t) = VL + VR + VC dI(t) 1 + RI(t) + q(t) =L dt C

(9.9.1)

which can be written as a second order differential equation

or as

d2 q(t) dq(t) 1 +R + q(t) = V(t) 2 dt dt C

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dq(t) d2 q(t) + γ + ω20 q(t) = V(t) (9.9.3) 2 dt dt This can be solved by finding the solutions for nonhomogenoeus second order linear differential equations. For any driving force, we solve for the undriven case, d2 z dz + γ + ω20 = 0 2 dt dt

(9.9.4)

where for the underdamped case, the general solution is of the form z(t) = A exp(−αt) sin(βt + δ)

(9.9.5)

where

γ α=− q2 4ω20 − γ2 β= 2

(9.9.6) (9.9.7)

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Sample Test

86 For, x < 0, the eigenfunction satisfies d2 ψ = −k12 ψ dx2 where k12 =

2m E ~2

(9.31.2)

(9.31.3)

The general form of the eigenfunction is ψI = Aeik1 x + Be−ik1 x

(9.31.4)

For, x > 0, the eigenfunction satisfies

where

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d2 ψ = k22 ψ dx2

2m (V − E) ~2 The general form of the eigenfunction becomes k22 =

(9.31.6)

(9.31.7)

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ψII = Ce−k2 x + Dek2 x

(9.31.5)

As x → ∞, the ek2 x term blows up. So to allow eq. (9.31.7) to make any physical sense we set D = 0, thus ψII = Ce−k2 x = Ce−αx (9.31.8) We can continue solving for A, B and C but for the purposes of the question we see from eq. (9.31.8) that α is both real and positive.

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Appendix

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A.1

Constants

Symbol c G me NA R k e 0 µ0 1 atm a0

Value 2.99 × 108 m/s 6.67 × 10−11 m3 /kg.s2 9.11 × 10−31 kg 6.02 × 1023 mol-1 8.31 J/mol.K 1.38 × 10−23 J/K 1.60 × 10−9 C 8.85 × 10−12 C2 /N.m2 4π × 10−7 T.m/A 1.0 × 105 M/m2 0.529 × 10−10 m

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Constant Speed of light in a vacuum Gravitational Constant Rest Mass of the electron Avogadro’s Number Universal Gas Constant Boltzmann’s Constant Electron charge Permitivitty of Free Space Permeability of Free Space Athmospheric Pressure Bohr Radius

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Constants & Important Equations

Table A.1.1: Something

A.2

Vector Identities

A.2.1

Triple Products A · (B × C) = B · (C × A) = C · (A × B) A × (B × C) = B (A · C) − C (A · B)

(A.2.1) (A.2.2)

Constants & Important Equations

88

A.2.2

Product Rules


∇ f g = f ∇g + g ∇ f ∇ (A · B) = A × (∇ × B) + B × (∇ × A) + (A · ∇) B + (B · ∇) A

∇ · f A = f (∇ · A) + A · ∇ f ∇ · (A × B) = B · (∇ × A) − A · (∇ × B)

∇ × f A = f (∇ × A) − A × ∇ f ∇ × (A × B) = (B · ∇) A − (A · ∇) B + A (∇ · B) − B (∇ · A)

Second Derivatives

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A.2.3

∇ · (∇ × A) = 0
∇ × ∇f = 0

∇ × (∇ × A) = ∇ (∇ · A) − ∇2 A

Commutators

A.3.1

Lie-algebra Relations

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[A, A] = 0 [A, B] = −[B, A] [A, [B, C]] + [B, [C, A]] + [C, [A, B]] = 0

A.3.2

A.3.3

(A.2.3) (A.2.4) (A.2.5) (A.2.6) (A.2.7) (A.2.8)

(A.2.9) (A.2.10) (A.2.11)

(A.3.1) (A.3.2) (A.3.3)

Canonical Commutator [x, p] = i~

(A.3.4)

Kronecker Delta Function ( δmn =

For a wave function

0 1

if m , n; if m = n;

Z ψm (x)∗ ψn (x)dx = δmn

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Linear Algebra

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A.4

Linear Algebra

A.4.1

Vectors

Vector Addition The sum of two vectors is another vector

Associative Zero Vector

|αi + |βi = |βi + |αi

(A.4.2)



|αi + |βi + |γi = |αi + |βi + |γi

(A.4.3)

|αi + |0i = |αi

(A.4.4)

|αi + | − αi = |0i

(A.4.5)

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Inverse Vector

(A.4.1)

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Commutative

|αi + |βi = |γi

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Constants & Important Equations

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Bibliography

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[1] Stephen Gasiorowicz Paul M. Fishbane and Stephen T. Thornton. Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics, chapter 24.2, page 687. Prentice Hall, third edition, 2005. [2] Wikipedia. Maxwell’s equations — wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, 2009. [Online; accessed 21-April-2009].

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[3] David J. Griffiths. Introduction to Electrodyanmics, chapter 5.3.4, page 232. Prentice Hall, third edition, 1999.

Index

Franck-Hertz Experiment, 49 Gravitation, see Celestial Mechanics

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RLC Circuits Sample Test Q09, 68 RL Circuits Sample Test Q08, 66

Kepler’s Laws, see Celestial Mechanics Angular Momentum, see Rotational Mo- Kronecker Delta Function, 88 tion Linear Algebra, 89 Bohr Model Hydrogen Model, 43

Maxwell’s Equations Sample Test Q07, 66 Moment of Inertia, see Rotational Motion

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Celestial Mechanics, 10 Circular Orbits, 11 Escape Speed, 10 Kepler’s Laws, 11 Newton’s Law of Gravitation, 10 Orbits, 11 Potential Energy, 10 Central Forces Sample Test Q03, 63 Sample Test Q04, 64 Circular Orbits, see Celestial Mechanics Commutators, 88 Canonical Commutators, 88 Kronecker Delta Function, 88 Lie-algebra Relations, 88 Compton Effect, 46 Counting Statistics, 59

Vectors, 89

Doppler Effect, 8 Electric Potential Sample Test Q05, 65 Work Sample Test Q06, 66 Faraday’s Law Sample Test Q07, 66

Newton’s Law of Gravitation, see Celestial Mechanics Oscillations Underdamped Sample Test Q09, 68 Oscillatory Motion, 4 Coupled Harmonic Oscillators, 6 Damped Motion, 5 Kinetic Energy, 4 Potential Energy, 5 Simple Harmonic Motion Equation, 4 Small Oscillations, 5 Total Energy, 4 Parallel Axis Theorem, see Rotational Motion Pendulum Simple Sample Test Q01, 61 Rolling Kinetic Energy, see Rotational Motion Rotational Kinetic Energy, see Rotational Motion

Index Rotational Motion, 8 Angular Momentum, 9 Moment of Inertia, 8 Parallel Axis Theorem, 9 Rolling Kinetic Energy, 9 Rotational Kinetic Energy, 8 Torque, 9

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Torque, see Rotational Motion

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Vector Identities, 87 Product Rules, 88 Second Derivatives, 88 Triple Products, 87

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Springs Work Sample Test Q02, 62 Subject, 30 System of Particles, 10

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