Davisson-Germer: Electron Diffraction
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Topics
- Electron Diffraction
Description
Simulate the original experiment that proved that electrons can behave as waves. Watch electrons diffract off a crystal of atoms, interfering with themselves to create peaks and troughs of probability.
Sample Learning Goals
- Recognize that electrons are reflected from a lattice mostly at certain angles due to wave interference.
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Kathy Perkins, Carl Wieman | UG-Intro | HW | Physics |
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Trish Loeblein | UG-Intro MS HS |
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Sarah Borenstein | MS | Other | Biology Chemistry Earth Science Physics |
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