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The Concept of Isospin
Isospin is a quantum number that describes the symmetry between particles with similar properties but different electric charges. It was first proposed by Werner Heisenberg in 1932 to explain the near-degeneracy of protons and neutrons. These particles, collectively called nucleons, were found to behave similarly under the strong nuclear force, suggesting an underlying symmetry.
Assignment-I
Instructions:
Explain how complex physical expressions can simplify to exponential decay through Taylor series or other approximations. Provide detailed derivations for the following cases.
Quantum Tunneling
In this article we will study:
Scattering Revisited
In this lecture, we will start by revisiting the basics of quantum scattering, focusing on partial wave analysis and phase shifts. The graph at the top illustrates the Breit-Wigner resonance curve, which we will discuss in detail after exploring resonance scattering and its role in energy-dependent cross-sections.
Nuclear Reactions
Nuclear reactions can occur when a target nucleus $X$ is bombarded by a particle $a$, resulting in a daughter nucleus $Y$ and an outgoing particle $b$:
Basic Electronics: Semiconductors
In 1839, Becquerel discovered that some materials generate an electric current when exposed to light. This is known as the photoelectric effect and is the basis of operations of solar cells. Solar cells are made of semiconductors.
- Note: Semiconductors are materials that act as insulators at low temperatures, but as conductors when energy or heat is available.
Particle Physics: Quarks
Particle Physics: Conservation Laws
The conservation laws of energy, momentum, and charge govern all processes. In particle physics, additional empirical conservation laws are also crucial. They are:
- Conservation of baryon number
- Conservation of lepton number
- Conservation of strangeness
- Conservation of isospin
- Conservation of electric charge