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    Theoretical teaching of the work done by inertia  forces and its practical applications 
    CHEN Chi-yi
    College Physics    2024, 43 (11): 26-.   DOI: 10.16854/j.cnki.1000-0712.240156
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    This article addresses the calculation of the work done by inertia forces in the teaching of theoretical mechanics. It introduces an equivalent description of inertial forces based on the physics of reference frames. Based on this, the work done by inertia forces is re-examined. Firstly, Newtonian dynamics can be cleverly derived to yield an inevitable description that can be directly applied in a translational (non-rotating) reference frame by applying Newtonian dynamics to the reference object of the reference frame. Therefore, the theoretical expression for inertial forces is obtained through the real force acting on the reference object. Secondly, the traditional form of Newtonian dynamics can in principle be generalized to any translational reference frame and still holds by simply replacing the force terms from full to relative forces. Thus, it leads to a new approach for calculating the work done by the inertial force. Finally, as a check, the typical pedagogical topic of work done by inertial forces was re-examined and self-consistent results were obtained. 

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    Berry curvature in solid state physics
    YUAN Zhe, ZHOU Shi-ming
    College Physics    2024, 43 (5): 1-.   DOI: 10.16854/j.cnki.1000-0712.230289
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    Periodic potential and Bloch,s theorem in solid makes Berry curvature different from that in continuousmedia. The Bloch wave function of the n-th energy band at k point in Brillouin zone has its modulation factor unk(r), and the corresponding Berry curvature is given by Ωnk=×Ank with Berry connection Ank=〈unk|ik|unk〉. In the presence of inversion and time reversal symmetries, Berry curvature vanishes at in any k point of Brillouin zone. With broken inversion and time reversal symmetries, or with spin-orbit coupling, or the band degeneracy, Berry curvature can be nonzero. Berry curvature induces an anomalous velocity perpendicular to external electric field, which in turn leads to the intrinsic anomalous Hall effect, the intrinsic spin Hall effect and the nonlinear Hall effect. This work is helpful for a better understanding of Bloch wave function and Boltzmann transport equation.


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    The four distinct comings of Planck's constant h
    CAO Ze-xian
    College Physics    2024, 43 (11): 1-.  
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    Planck’s constant h, the tag of quantum theory, is one of the universal physical constants. The various distinct comings of Planck’s constant include the derivation of Plank’s spectral distribution formula for black-body radiation, Einstein’s interpretation of the experimental results concerning photoelectric effect, quantization of phase space by Planck (and also by Bohr and Bose), and Schrdinger’s effort to rescue the unified theory of gravity and electricity by Weyl, in which the role of the constant h is either simply a prefactor to make hν of the same dimension as energy or to make hν/kT dimensionless, a quantum of action per se,the volume element of the phase space or the angular momentum, or the energy quantum for light in the form of h , or a factor in the wave theory in the form of ih or i.The distinct comings of the Planck’s constant in the quantum theory rightly justifies its universality.By the way, neither Planck nor Einstein had introduced any revolutionary ideas by applying the energy quantum  h.

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    College Physics    2024, 43 (8): 1-.   DOI: 10.16854/j.cnki.1000-0712.240138
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    The terminal velocities of spherical raindrops in still air and the usage conditions of Stokes viscous resistance
    SHAO Yun
    College Physics    2024, 43 (3): 25-.   DOI: 10.16854/j.cnki.1000-0712.230210
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    The article uses the Wallis formula, which is more accurate for the air resistance coefficient of smooth spheres, to gradually analyze and calculate the terminal velocities of spherical raindrops with different radii in still air at 20 ℃, and compares them with some actual measurement values, pointing out the reasons for the differences. The article also takes Wallis formula as the standard, and estimates that under the condition of not too high precision requirements, the Stokes- first power viscous resistance formula of a smooth sphere can roughly be applied to the Reynolds number interval with Re<0.1, and the relative error is less than 3.0%, which requires the radius of raindrops in 20 ℃ still air to be r<1.9×10-5 m for the Stokes formula to always hold true. It can be seen that the Stokes formula is completely unsuitable for raindrops of ordinary size. The article points out that the purpose of the article is to accurately calculate the terminal velocities of spherical model raindrops to make up for the shortcomings of some other literature, and the Wallis fitting formula used is relatively the most reliable.

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    Discussion on some problems of solar cells
    ZHANG Zhi-ming1, 2, HE Shan1, SUN Tie-tun3
    College Physics    2024, 43 (5): 25-.   DOI: 10.16854/j.cnki.1000-0712.230209
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    The following three problems on solar cells are studied in this paper: It is well known that the key element of a solar cell is a PN junction. However, the so called current-voltage characteristics curve (I-U curve) of a solar cell looks very differently with that of a normal PN junction, why? How does the I-U curve of a solar cell change exactly? How do the output current, output voltage, and output power of a solar cell change with the load resistance? The study on these problems has important significance in design and application of solar cells. The research results are as follows: The reason of first problem that the so called I-U curve of a solar cell is, in fact, the I-U curve of the load resistance in a solar cell circuit, not the I-U curve of the PN junction in the solar cell. The answerHYPERLINK"javascript:;" to the second problem is that the current monotonously decreases with increasing the voltage. The answerHYPERLINK"javascript:;" to the third problem is that for a solar cell circuit, with the increase of the load resistance, the output current monotonously decreases, and the output voltage monotonously increases, while the output power does not change monotonousl. There exists a maximum output power which correspods to an optimal load resistance.

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    Derivation ofthe De Broglie matter wave equation
    WANG Yang
    College Physics    2024, 43 (5): 22-.   DOI: 10.16854/j.cnki.1000-0712.230226
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    The equation for the momentum and the wavelength for the matter wave is derived in two intuitive ways. The first way is to use the Lorentz transformation to obtain the inherent time difference between the head and tail of the moving particles, and then obtain the corresponding wavelength for the material wave through its phase difference and the length of the particle occupied in space. The second way is to obtain the equation by calculating the traveling wave adapted to the phase change of the particle. These two derivation methods are intuitive and helpful to beginners to understand the physical image of the matter wave.

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    Educational expansion in magnetic charge and its field
    FU Chun-e1, WEI Shao-wen2
    College Physics    2024, 43 (8): 7-.   DOI: 10.16854/j.cnki.1000-0712.230355
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    In physics, due to the symmetry between electricity and magnetism, physicists believe that magnetic charge exist in nature, similar to electric charges. Although experimental evidence for the existence of magnetic charges has not been found, discussion and exploration of this concept have never ceased. The initial focus of this article is to study the covariant form of the Maxwell's equations in the presence of magnetic charges. To do this, we classify the magnetic field into two types, i.e., Bh generated by magnetic charges and Bt produced by changing electric fields and conduction currents. Then we find that by introducing certain constraints for Bh, we can decompose the Maxwell's equations into the Maxwell's equations without magnetic charges and three additional constraint equations satisfied by Bh. The Maxwell's equations without magnetic charges naturally satisfy the principle of covariance in specail relativity theory, and we will not talk about this. We will study the properties of magnetic charges and their magnetic fields as a new form of matter by the three equations concerning Bh.

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    Attosecondpulse laser and electron dynamics-interpretation of Nobel Prize in Physics 2023
    WEI Bo-ning1, 2, WANG Li-feng3
    College Physics    2024, 43 (11): 7-.   DOI: 10.16854/j.cnki.1000-0712.240349
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    The Nobel Prize in Physics 2023 was awarded to three experimental physicists, for their tremendous contribution to "experimental methods that generate attosecond pulses of light for the study of electron dynamics in matter". For the significance and applications of attosecond pulse laser, this paper is organized by the development of human exploration on ultrafast dynamics, the principle and experimental methods of generation and measurements of attosecond pulse laser, typical applications of attosecond pulse laser and future perspectives.

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    A dialogue about rainbow——Another face of a Physics Olympiad problem
    WANG Si-hui, ZHOU Hui-jun
    College Physics    2024, 43 (3): 79-.   DOI: 10.16854/j.cnki.1000-0712.240025
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     This paper reviews the history of rainbow theory, and discusses some possible problems in rainbow observation and experiment. Some methods for demonstrating rainbow and relevant the phenomena are presented.


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    Multiple questions and multiple solutions to one question of a motion-induced electromotive force problem
    GENG Fa-hao1, FAN Peng-dong2, ZHANG Meng2
    College Physics    2024, 43 (3): 45-.   DOI: 10.16854/j.cnki.1000-0712.230181
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    College physics is an important basic course of science and engineering. Engineering majors mainly teach basic mechanics and electromagnetism. Among them, the teaching of motion-induced electromotive force is the focus and difficulty of electromagnetics, and students make many mistakes in answering such questions. In this paper, the motion-induced electromotive force under translational cutting and rotational cutting is analyzed and calculated in detail by means of multiple questions and multiple solutions of typical examples of motion-generated electromotive force. In this way, students can deeply understand the physics and calculus knowledge points.

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    Simulation of the motions of celestial bodies based on Mathematica
    YU Jin-li, CONG Ya-xuan, LI Jia-yi, ZHOU Xing-yu, HONG Xu-hai
    College Physics    2024, 43 (3): 67-.   DOI: 10.16854 /j.cnki.1000-0712.230062
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    Celestial motion is one of the basic contents of mechanics and theoretical mechanics. With the help of Mathematica software and based on relevant formulas and laws of classical mechanics, in this paper the motions of planets, periodic comets, and binary star systems are accurately and dynamically simulated. The vivid animations obtained in this study are very helpful for learners to establish clear physical images, increase their intuitive knowledge of planets, periodic comets, and binary star systems, and enhance their deep understanding of celestial motion laws. New physics teaching resources by visualizing the theoretical knowledge from textbooks by Mathematica programming is developed in this study. The tremendous potential of Mathematica software to develop physics teaching resources is also demonstrated.


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    Evaluating summation of series with the resdue calculus
    YANG Shi-jie
    College Physics    2024, 43 (8): 4-.   DOI: 10.16854/j.cnki.1000-0712.230445
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     By employing the Bose and Fermi distribution functions, we introduce a method to calculate the summation of an infinite series via the residue calculus. With this method we obtain several infinite series sums and further derive the Mittag-Leffler expansions of some important functions.

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    Experimental design of sound source localization based on physical principle
    CHEN Xing-hui, YANG Yuan, DENG Jie, SU Dong-ye, CHEN Guang-wei
    College Physics    2024, 43 (3): 20-.   DOI: 10.16854 /j.cnki.1000-0712.230102
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     An indoor sound source localization system is built by conventional physical experiment instruments, such as signal generator, DC regulated power supply, digital oscilloscope, DC motor, quad-microphone line array, digital display angle ruler, loudspeaker, and some self-made devices. The DC motor is used to drive the quad-microphone line array and the digital display angle ruler to rotate coaxially. The sound wave signal received by the quad-microphone line array is amplified and filtered and then sent to an oscilloscope. The sound is judged according to the shape of Lissajou figure on oscilloscope. For the source orientation, the rotation angle of the line array is measured by a digital display angle ruler, and then the position coordinates of the sound source are calculated by usin g trigonometric functions. Experimental results show that this method has high accuracy, small error and low cos t for sound source localization.

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    Deep discussion about a mechanics problem of Chinese Physics Olympiad
    ZHOUZhi-wu1, LIUWen-biao1, 2
    College Physics    2024, 43 (11): 16-.   DOI: 10.16854/j.cnki.1000-0712.240109
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    Starting from a mechanics problem of Chinese Physics Olympiad, this paper delves into the motion of a slider on a smooth hemisphere under the influence of gravity. Beginning with a straightforward application of conservation laws to address the original query, this paper proceeds to derive the slider’s dynamic equations through force analysis using Newtonian mechanics. Furthermore, an analysis is carried out from the perspectives of Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics, as well as the weak field approximation of general relativity, deriving dynamic equations consistent with those obtained via Newtonian mechanics. Numerical solutions are then employed to solve the dynamic equations, allowing for the visualization of the slider’s trajectory. Finally, a comparison is made between the trajectory of the slider’s motion on the smooth hemisphere under gravity and that on a vertical smooth conical surface.

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    Fluid mechanics analysis of the formation process of the tip of ice-cream
    JIN Zi-lu, LU Shen-yi, PENG Shi-xiang
    College Physics    2024, 43 (11): 74-.   DOI: 10.16854/j.cnki.1000-0712.240015
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    Based on Poiseuille’s theorem, the formation model of ice cream is established to explain the phenomenon that the tip of the cone produced by the ice cream machine often forms a pointed protrusion. We assume that the raw material of ice cream is a homogeneous, incompressible, but viscous fluid. After analyzing the temperature change during the production process and operator’s manipulation, we confirm the rationality of the hypothesis of the formation model. Using computer simulation software to simplify the model, the formation process of the tip of the ice cream is concluded, that is, the ice cream is subjected to the least viscous resistance in the center of the flow tube, and it is easier to fall than other positions, and finally the tip of the ice cream is formed. The establishment of this model and the exploration of the principle can better understand and apply the principle of fluid mechanics, better understand the phenomena in life and promote the progress of industrial production.

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    Exploring the schematic diagrams related to Nernst’s equation
    SU Shan-he, CHEN Jing-yi, CHEN Jin-can
    College Physics    2024, 43 (8): 10-.   DOI: 10.16854/j.cnki.1000-0712.230378
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    It is pointed out that the various schematic diagrams related to Nernst’s equation in textbooks are not equivalent, some of which are acceptable, some are imperfect, and some are incorrect. Moreover, the complete schematic diagrams related to Nernst’s equation are given to remedy the deficiencies in many textbooks. The results obtained are helpful to deepen the understanding of Nernst’s equation and low-temperature chemical reactions.


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    Proving the uniqueness theorem of electromagnetostatic  field by applying action
    HUANG Zhen-rui, Shi Huan-yu MIAO Rong-xin
    College Physics    2024, 43 (8): 13-.   DOI: 10.16854/j.cnki.1000-0712.230423
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     The uniqueness theorem of the electrostatic field plays an essential role in electrodynamics. It states that the electric field can be determined uniquely, given the charge distribution and dielectric distribution of the area of our concern and given the potential or its normal derivative on the boundary. The proof of uniqueness theorem is tricky. However, most textbooks do not discuss the proof method's physical significance and the generalization to other fields. This paper finds that the action closely relates to the proof of uniqueness theorem. Once one constructs the action obeying the corresponding equations of motion and boundary conditions, one can prove the uniqueness theorem for any field. Furthermore, we discuss more general equations of motion and boundary conditions and study the case violating the uniqueness theorem.

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    Measuring the diameter of superfine wire by laser diffraction
    LIU Jun, ZHOU Rong-hao, ZHAO Song-qing
    College Physics    2024, 43 (7): 46-.   DOI: 10.16854/j.cnki.1000-0712.230376
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    Based on the principle of laser diffraction, a method of measuring the wire diameter which is less than 12μm is introduced. Using the least square method fitting the diffraction intensity of the central bright stripe, the wire diameter can be obtained in high-precision. Carbon fiber and Xinjiang long-staple cotton are used as samples, and three lasers with different wavelength are used to carry out the experiment. It is realized that accurate experimental results can also be obtained by using low precision teaching light intensity detectors and smart phone light sensors.

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    Exploration and practice of flipped classroom teaching in college physics  under the background of ideological and political education ——Taking "optical instrument resolution ability" as an example
    ZHANGYing, LIU Wen-po, LIU Hong-peng, YANG Xiong
    College Physics    2024, 43 (06): 46-.   DOI: 10.16854/j.cnki.1000-0712. 230342
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    In this article the flipped classroom teaching mode is focused. Teaching design is carried out with combining with three-stage teaching method and revolving pre class learning, in class discussion, and post class expansion. It deeply explores the design ideas of online content for pre class learning and the way it connects with the physical classroom. Integrating ideological and political elements into the curriculum through traditional culture, life cases, and hot events, makes abstract physical concepts more vivid, intuitive, and practical. With this plan, the class title rate, student participation, and the rate of correct answers to questions have been greatly improved, Through a survey questionnaire, the feasibility of teaching models, teaching methods, and content feasibility are investigated to assess student recognition. It is found that student recognition is extremely high, and this plan has certain reference value for improving teaching quality.


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