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Physics Tutorial 21.1 - Elementary Particles

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There are 4 lessons in this physics tutorial covering Elementary Particles. The tutorial starts with an introduction to Elementary Particles and is then followed with a list of the separate lessons, the tutorial is designed to be read in order but you can skip to a specific lesson or return to recover a specific physics lesson as required to build your physics knowledge of Elementary Particles. you can access all the lessons from this tutorial below.

In this Physics tutorial, you will learn:

  • What are quantum numbers? How many quantum numbers are there?
  • What are atomic orbitals? What do they represent?
  • How to find the electronic distribution in various orbitals?
  • What does Pauli's Exclusion Principle say on electronic configuration in atomic orbitals?
  • What are elementary particles? Where do they come from?
  • What is the phenomenon of "pair annihilation"? When does it occur?
  • What did Yukawa predicted?
  • What are mesons? Why are they called so?
  • How to find the lifespan and energy of elementary particles?

Introduction

What is the smallest particle you know? Do you think it is the smallest particle in the universe? Explain your opinion.

Do you think all electrons in an atom have the same energy regardless their distance from nucleus?

Do you think there exists any form of energy produced when two electrons collide with each other? (Have you ever noticed anything strange when you strike two rocks against each other?)

This tutorial is an introduction on elementary particles - a further penetration on the fascinating mysteries of microscopic world. However, first some properties of electrons (one of elementary particles) that determine their behavior in atomic shells are explained, as a pre-requisite for a full understanding of elementary particles properties.

Please select a specific "Elementary Particles" lesson from the table below, review the video tutorial, print the revision notes or use the practice question to improve your knowledge of this physics topic.

Elementary Particles Learning Material
Tutorial IDPhysics Tutorial TitleTutorialVideo
Tutorial
Revision
Notes
Revision
Questions
21.1Elementary Particles
Lesson IDPhysics Lesson TitleLessonVideo
Lesson
21.1.1Background and Introduction to Quantum Numbers and Orbitals
21.1.2Definition of Elementary Particles. Antiparticles
21.1.3Electron-Positron Pair
21.1.4Physics of Elementary Particles. The Yukawa Theory

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  5. Continuing learning elementary particles - read our next physics tutorial: Particles and Antiparticles - Interaction and Laws of Conservation

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