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The discussion centers on calculating frequency and time intervals related to wavelength and the energy-time uncertainty principle. The participant correctly calculates frequency as 3.75x1014 Hz using the formula frequency = speed of light / wavelength. They also explore the implications of time intervals, specifically 10-15 seconds (one femtosecond), and its relation to frequency calculations. The conversation touches on the energy-time uncertainty principle and its relevance to the calculations, particularly in determining frequency over varying time intervals.

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  • Understanding of the formula for frequency: frequency = speed of light / wavelength
  • Knowledge of time intervals in physics, specifically femtoseconds
  • Familiarity with the energy-time uncertainty principle
  • Basic grasp of Heisenberg's uncertainty principle
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Students and educators in physics, particularly those focusing on wave mechanics, frequency calculations, and quantum principles. This discussion is beneficial for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the relationship between wavelength, frequency, and time intervals.

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For a) I did frequency = speed of light / wavelength = 3.75x1014Hz
for b) I did 3.75x1014Hz x 10-15s=0.375
I think a) is right, but I don't know about b)
For c) I would have thought it is the same frequency as the first because I am taking it as if it is the same frequency, but a shorter amount of time, but I think this is wrong.

Help?
 
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For a) I did frequency = speed of light / wavelength = 3.75x1014Hz
for b) I did 3.75x1014Hz x 10-15s=0.375

10^-15 s is one femtosecond, not 20.

For c) I would have thought it is the same frequency as the first because I am taking it as if it is the same frequency, but a shorter amount of time, but I think this is wrong.

Have you tried the energy-time uncertainty principle?
 
Oh right, so I guess b) would be what I put times 20, so 7.5...
c) If that has anything to do with Heisenberg's uncertainty principle, we haven't been taught that in this class, is there another way?
 
Or if I use that which equation should I use? I looked at it, but I'm not sure how it applies.
 
Hm I looked at the equations, and have found that 1/2\delta T = 2.5x10^{13}hz where delta T = 20 femtoseconds...is this correct?
 

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