Interaction between light and molecules Flashcards
1
Q
What is wo
A
The natural frequency of bound electrons
2
Q
What’s the first thing that happens when light encounters molecules
A
The speed of light changes (then direction - Snell’s Law)
3
Q
What is Hooke’s Law
A
F = Kx
4
Q
What is the effect of friction?
A
Damping - produces heat
5
Q
What is permittivity?
A
Measure of resistance with which molecules respond to an applied electric field
