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Spectroscopy and Quantum Leaps: Exploring Energy Changes in Atoms

Learn about the phenomenon of quantum leaps and how spectroscopy is used to study the energy changes in atoms. Discover examples of quantum leaps in nature, such as the Northern Lights, and in everyday applications like fireworks and CFLs. Explore the uses of spectroscopy in chemistry and its role in identifying substances. Also, learn about other fascinating applications of light, including LEDs, lasers, and flame tests.

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Spectroscopy and Quantum Leaps: Exploring Energy Changes in Atoms

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  1. Chapter 4 Spectroscopy Parts 1 & 2

  2. Quantum Leaps • A quantum leap is a change of an electron from one energy state to another within an atom. • Quantum leaps cause the absorption and emission of electromagnetic radiation in which “excited” atoms release small packets of electromagnetic energy called photons.

  3. Some Uses and Examples of “Exciting” Atoms (Quantum Leaps)

  4. Aurora Borealis

  5. Northern lights (Aurora’s) are one of nature's most beautiful manifestations of the ability of electrons to jump between quantum states

  6. Northern Lights Video (3:57)

  7. Did you ever wonder how we know what the universe is made of?

  8. The entire article is posted near the door of the classroom if you would like to read more.

  9. Spectroscopy is the study of the energy which is given off and absorbed when atoms go from the ground state to the excited state and back again. • Spectroscopy is often used in chemistry for the identification of substances, through the spectrum absorbed or emitted.

  10. Spectroscope

  11. Fireworks

  12. Neon Signs

  13. CFL’s The average rated life of a CFL is between 8 and 15 times that of incandescents. CFLs typically have a rated lifespan of between 6,000 and 15,000 hours, whereas incandescent lamps are usually manufactured to have a lifespan of 750 hours or 1,000 hours. Light Sources – Mercury Mercury Vapor Lamp

  14. Spectrum of a CFL bulb. The camera had a diffraction grating in front of the lens. The discrete images are produced by the different colors in the light, a line spectrum. An incandescent lamp would instead have a continuous band of color.

  15. American and 2 Japanese Physicists Share 2014 Nobel Prize for Work on LED Lights

  16. LEDs • LEDs, (Light emitting diodes), are found in all kinds of devices. • They form numbers on digital clocks, transmit information from remote controls, light up watches. • Collected together, they form the illuminated screens on cell phones and television screens. • Basically, LEDs are just tiny light bulbs that fit easily into an electrical circuit. But unlike ordinary incandescent bulbs, they don't have a filament that will burn out, and they don't get especially hot.

  17. LEDs • LED’s are illuminated solely by the movement of electrons. • The lifespan of an LED is impressive lasting 10 times as long as a fluorescent bulb and 100 times as long as an incandescent bulb. • LED bulbs do not have toxic mercury as do CFL’s. • Due to low power requirements, it can be powered by cheap local solar power. Thus bringing the advantage of electrical devices to places that lack electrical power grids. • Currently upfront costs are higher than many consumers which to pay but costs are continuing to drop as technology improves.

  18. In the future, some of the most incredible uses of LEDs will actually come from organic light emitting diodes, or OLEDs which are flexible, allowing scientists to create bendable lights and displays. (Imagine rolling your TV up like a poster and carrying it with you anywhere).

  19. Lasers • You'll find them in everything from CD players to dental drills to high-speed metal cutting machines to measuring systems. Tattoo removal, hair replacement, eye surgery -- they all use lasers.

  20. Flame Tests

  21. Flame Tests • A flame test is a procedure used in chemistry to detect the presence of certain metal ions based on each element's characteristic emission spectrum.

  22. Video: Flame Tests (27seconds) ..\..\..\..\Videos\Flame Tests.wmv

  23. Homework • Summarize the purpose and procedure for the “Flame Test” Lab (Due tomorrow). • Chapter 4 Worksheet 3 (Due Friday). • Study Guide Chapter 4 (Due Friday).

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