IITJEE Mains • Physics New Syllabus
Module 17: Dual Nature Hub
Master the quantum nature of light and matter. Explore the photoelectric effect, Einstein’s equations, photon theory, and de Broglie matter waves.
Topic 1.1 • Emission Basics
Work Function, and Electron Emission: Thermionic, Field, and Photoelectric
Topic 1.2 • Particle Nature
Photon Theory of Light, Energy, Momentum, Mass, and Intensity of Radiation
Topic 2.1 • The Phenomenon
Hertz & Lenard’s Observations, Threshold Frequency, and Photoelectric Current
Topic 2.2 • Experimental Study
Effect of Intensity, Potential & Frequency on Photo-current, and Stopping Potential
Topic 3.1 • Quantum Mechanics
Einstein’s Photoelectric Equation, Maximum Kinetic Energy, and Work Function
Topic 3.2 • Wave Nature
Wave Nature of Matter, De Broglie Relation, and Momentum-Wavelength Equivalence
Topic 4.1 • Accelerated Particles
De Broglie Wavelength of an Accelerated Electron and other Subatomic Particles
Topic 4.2 • Applications