Physics - The Atom

Overview

Explore the fundamental concepts of atomic physics in this comprehensive 2.5-hour tutorial. Delve into Rutherford scattering experiments and their implications for atomic structure. Examine line spectra and their significance in understanding atomic energy levels. Study the Bohr model of the hydrogen atom, its strengths, and limitations. Investigate the quantum mechanical picture of the atom, including wave functions and probability distributions. Learn about the Pauli Exclusion Principle and its role in determining electron configurations. Conclude with an exploration of X-rays, their production, and applications in science and technology.

Syllabus

The Atom A1 Rutherford Scattering.
The Atom A2 Line Spectra.
The Atom A3 The Bohr Model of the Hydrogen Atom.
The Atom A4 The Bohr Model of the Hydrogen Atom.
The Atom A5 The Bohr Model of the Hydrogen Atom.
The Atom B1 The Quantum Mechanical Picture of the Atom.
The Atom B2 The Quantum Mechanical Picture of the Atom.
The Atom B3 The Quantum Mechanical Picture of the Atom.
The Atom C1 The Pauli Exclusion Principle.
The Atom C2 The Pauli Exclusion Principle.
The Atom C3 The Pauli Exclusion Principle.
The Atom D1 X Rays.
The Atom D2 X Rays.