Chapter 37: Quanta of Light

Study Plan

Our study of thermal radiation will enable us to ask:

  • How do we know the temperature of the surface of the Sun? (Section 37.1, page 1257)
  • At what wavelength is the Sun’s thermal radiation maximum? (Example 1, page 1261)
  • How many photons are there in the sunlight that reaches the surface of the Earth? (Example 4, page 1264)

Organize

  1. Prepare for lecture by reading the assigned sections from Chapter 37 in your textbook or ebook. This will provide an organizing framework for concepts introduced in lecture, and help you take better notes.
  2. Take the checkup quiz and work the Checkup questions in your textbook to assess your understanding of basic concepts. Take note of any topics you need to review further.
  3. Review the Examples from your textbook. These progress from simple to complex, and provide concrete illustrations of the concepts discussed.

Learn

  1. Re-read Chapter 37 and review your lecture notes.
  2. Use the FlashCards to test your memory for new key terms and equations.
  3. Work the end of chapter Problems and Review Problems assigned by your instructor. If your instructor has assigned SmartWork online homework, login from the right navigation pane.

Connect

  1. Throughout the text Physics in Practice boxes explore real-world applications of core concepts in specific detail. In Chapter 37 see:
    Concept in Context Physics in Practice: Photomultiplier
  2. Physics in the News offers additional real-world physics applications, and a daily dose of science-based news.

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