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Microscope

Theme E - Nuclear & Quantum Physics

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Rocket

Theme A - Space, Time & Motion

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Thermometer

Theme B - The Particulate Nature Of Matter

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Theme C - Wave Behaviour 

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Theme D - Fields

🎉 Quick Hook: Ever wondered how those cool Hulk gamma rays are different from X-rays at the doctor&#39;s office? Dive in to discover the secrets of energy emissions! 🎉

<ul>
	<li>In gamma emission, energy changes occur in discreet levels.</li>
	<li>Example: 🎈 In de-excitation of cobalt-60, only three photon energies are seen.</li>
</ul>

💡 Real-world example: Think of gamma emission like stepping down three specific steps on a staircase. Each step represents a specific energy change.

<ul>
	<li>It decays to thorium-228.</li>
	<li>Thorium&#39;s lowest three energy states have alpha and gamma emissions. This is like its unique &quot;energy fingerprint.&quot;</li>
</ul>

💡 Real-world example: Like different flavors of ice cream 🍦, elements have unique energy tastes!

<ul>
	<li>The specific energies from gamma decay &amp; alpha energies remind us of the line spectrum of hydrogen.</li>
	<li>Key Point: Discreet energies = evidence for discrete energy levels in both the nucleus and atomic electron shells.</li>
</ul>

💡 Real-world example: Imagine a bar-code on products in the supermarket. Each line has specific spacing, just like energy emissions in atoms.

<ul>
	<li>Whether atomic or nuclear transitions, the nature of photons doesn&rsquo;t change.</li>
	<li>Differentiation is only by energy.</li>
	<li>Regions of the electromagnetic spectrum have different names, often hinting at the photon&#39;s origin.</li>
</ul>

💡 Real-world example: Photons are like delivery trucks 🚚. Different trucks might carry different goods, but in essence, they&#39;re all trucks.

<ul>
	<li>
	X-ray photons

	<ul>
		<li>Origin: Electrons!</li>
		<li>Type 1: Formed when high-energy electrons slow down, releasing energy as photons. This is called bremsstrahlung. (Yep, it&#39;s German!)</li>
		<li>Type 2: Formed when high-energy electrons eject electrons from heavy metal atoms like tungsten. This gives a unique radiation fingerprint.</li>
	</ul>

	💡 Real-world example: Think of X-rays as sparklers. As they burn, they release light (energy). The way they burn (slow or fast) affects the light emitted.
	</li>
	<li>
	Gamma photons

	<ul>
		<li>Origin: Nucleus!</li>
		<li>They come from nuclear energy changes. For example, a 58keV gamma photon is released when thorium-228 changes its energy state.</li>
	</ul>

	💡 Real-world example: Imagine gamma rays as fireworks that explode in the sky. Their explosion pattern (energy state changes) determines the colors (energies) you see.
	</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Nuclear transitions have HUGE energy gaps, usually in the MeV (mega electron volts).</li>
	<li>Orbital electron transitions, on the other hand, have tiny gaps, in the eV (electron volts).</li>
</ul>

💡 Real-world example: Consider nuclear transitions as giant leaps between skyscrapers 🌆, and orbital electron transitions as hopping between pavement stones.

Photons carry messages about energy changes. Whether it&#39;s the big leaps of nuclear changes or the small hops of atomic transitions, the universe whispers its tales through these photons! Keep listening! 🎊

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Happy studying! 🎓🔭

Theme E - Nuclear & Quantum Physics

Discrete Nuclear Energy Levels: Understanding Gamma Emission

Table of content

Gamma Emission & Energy Changes 🔍

Remembering our Old Friend, Uranium-232 📖

Connection with Line Spectrums 🌌

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Theme E - Nuclear & Quantum Physics

Discrete Nuclear Energy Levels: Understanding Gamma Emission

Table of content

Gamma Emission & Energy Changes 🔍

Remembering our Old Friend, Uranium-232 📖

Connection with Line Spectrums 🌌

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