Teaching modern physics-misconceptions of the photon that can damage understanding

Teaching modern physics-misconceptions of the photon that can damage understanding

Discussed is how modern physics is usually approached via the photoelectric effect and how this can lead to a physically wrong picture of light. The importance of using the quantum theory developed after 1920 to explain the properties of light is discussed. (KR)

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Veröffentlicht in:Physics education 1991-03, Vol.26 (2), p.93-98
1. Verfasser: Jones, D G C
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
College Science
Course Content
Higher Education
Light
Misconceptions
Photoelectric Effect
Photoelectricity
Physics
Problem Solving
Quantum Mechanics
Quantum theory
Resource Materials
Science Education
Secondary Education
Secondary School Science
Teaching Methods
Thermodynamics
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Zusammenfassung:Discussed is how modern physics is usually approached via the photoelectric effect and how this can lead to a physically wrong picture of light. The importance of using the quantum theory developed after 1920 to explain the properties of light is discussed. (KR)
ISSN:0031-9120
1361-6552
DOI:10.1088/0031-9120/26/2/002