Physics: Rutherford Scattering
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Topics
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- Atomic Nuclei
- Atomic Structure
- Quantum Mechanics
Learning Goals
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- Describe the qualitative difference between scattering off positively charged nucleus and electrically neutral plum pudding atom.
- For charged nucleus, describe qualitatively how angle of deflection depends on: Energy of incoming particle, Impact parameter, Charge of target
