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The Nature of Light

From the electromagnetic spectrum through wave-particle duality to special relativity and the expanding universe, understanding what light is and how it shapes our view of reality.

14lessons
4checkpoints
13½–14½hrs guided route
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1
The Electromagnetic Spectrum
2
Properties of Electromagnetic Waves
3
Spectroscopy and Astronomical Applications
C1
Checkpoint 1: Electromagnetic Waves and Spectroscopy
4
Interference, Young's Double Slit
5
Diffraction and Diffraction Gratings
6
Polarisation of Light
7
Synthesis: Evidence for the Wave Model of Light
C2
Checkpoint 2
8
The Photoelectric Effect
9
Quantum Model and Wave-Particle Duality Synthesis
C3
Checkpoint 3: Quantum Model of Light
10
Special Relativity, Inertial Frames and Postulates
11
Time Dilation
12
Length Contraction
13
Simultaneity and Relativistic Paradoxes
14
Relativistic Momentum and Energy
C4
Checkpoint 4: Special Relativity
Q
Module Quiz
14planned lessons
4checkpoints
13½–14½hrs guided route
4inquiry questions

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