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The discussion revolves around questions related to wavelength and frequency, specifically addressing calculations involving the speed of light and time intervals in the context of electromagnetic waves.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Mathematical reasoning

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  • Participants discuss calculations for frequency based on wavelength and speed of light, with some uncertainty about the correctness of their results. There is also exploration of the implications of time intervals on frequency and the potential application of the energy-time uncertainty principle.

Discussion Status

Some participants are questioning their calculations and assumptions, particularly regarding the relationship between frequency and time. Others are suggesting the consideration of the uncertainty principle as a possible avenue for understanding the problem better, although there is a lack of consensus on its applicability given the course content.

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There is mention of specific time intervals (femtoseconds) and a reference to concepts not yet covered in the class, indicating potential gaps in knowledge that may affect the discussion.

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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.

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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 [tex]1/2\delta T = 2.5x10^{13}hz[/tex] where delta T = 20 femtoseconds...is this correct?
 

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