E Series Quantum and Nuclear Physics Package Contents

E.1 Structure of the Atom Materials

• Atomic models (Thomson, Rutherford, Bohr)
• Atomic spectra and energy levels
• Wave-particle duality
• Photoelectric effect
• Electron probability distributions

E.2 Quantum Physics Resources

• Wave function and probability
• Quantum tunneling
• Uncertainty principle
• Particle in a box model
• Quantum harmonic oscillator
• Quantum numbers
• Pauli exclusion principle
• Spin and magnetic moment

E.3 Radioactive Decay Content

• Types of radioactive decay
• Decay laws and calculations
• Half-life determination
• Radioactive dating techniques
• Nuclear stability and binding energy
• Radioactive applications
• Radiation exposure and safety

E.4 Fission Resources

• Nuclear fission process
• Chain reactions
• Critical mass calculations
• Nuclear reactor design
• Nuclear waste management
• Environmental impacts
• Nuclear power generation

E.5 Fusion and Stars Content

• Nuclear fusion process
• Fusion reactions and energy release
• Stellar nucleosynthesis
• Main sequence stars
• Stellar evolution (giants, supernovae)
• Neutron stars and black holes
• Future fusion reactor designs