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IB Physics HL · E.2 Quantum physics

Matter waves and electron diffraction for IB Physics HL

Matter waves and electron diffraction is mapped to E.2 Quantum physics in the IB Physics HL pathway. Use this public guide to see exactly where the concept fits, what to master, and which GioPhysics resource continues the study sequence.

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Where this fits

E.2 Quantum physics

Curriculum
IB Physics HL
Theme or group
Nuclear and quantum physics
Current framework
First assessment 2025

The photoelectric effect, matter waves, and the Bohr model are Chapter 47.

Mastery checklist

Know what success looks like.

  1. 01

    Label the wave or ray diagram with the quantities and boundary conditions that matter.

  2. 02

    Relate frequency, period, wavelength, speed, phase, or angle using the correct model.

  3. 03

    Predict how the observable pattern changes when one controlled variable changes.

Exam lens

Build, apply, check.

E.2 Quantum physics is identified as HL only in this curriculum map. Build the concept first, then practise selecting a model, showing working, and checking the final result.

Teaching sequence

E.2 Quantum physics

This syllabus point maps to 4 ordered concept guides.

  1. 01Photon energy and the photoelectric effect
  2. 02Matter waves and electron diffractionCurrent guide
  3. 03Wave functions and probability
  4. 04The Bohr model

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