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10 Jan 2012 10:40:01 IST

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The term modern physics refers to the post-Newtonian conception of physics. The term implies that classical descriptions of phenomena are lacking, and that an accurate, "modern", description of reality requires theories to incorporate elements of quantum mechanics or Einsteinian relativity, or both. In general, the term is used to refer to any branch of physics either developed in the early 20th century and onwards, or branches greatly influenced by early 20th century physics.

Modern physics often involves extreme conditions; quantum effects usually involve distances comparable to atoms (roughly 10⁻⁹ m), while relativistic effects usually involve velocities comparable to the speed of light (roughly 10⁸ m/s). Small velocities and large distances is usually the realm of classical mechanics.

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These are generally considered to be the topics regarded as the "core" of the foundation of modern physics:

* Atomic theory and the evolution of the atomic model in general

* Black body radiation

* Franck–Hertz experiment

* Geiger–Marsden experiment (Rutherford's experiment)

* Gravitational lensing

* Michelson–Morley experiment

* Photoelectric effect

* Quantum thermodynamics

* Radioactive phenomena in general

* Perihelion precession of Mercury

* Stern–Gerlach experiment

* Wave–particle duality

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