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Recent Developments in Physics

Tamil Nadu Board · Class 12 · Physics

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11.1 Introduction - Physics as Foundation for Technology

  • Physics is the fundamental building block for science, engineering, technology, and medicine
  • Fast-developing fields like nanoscience, robotics, and medical technology are all rooted in basic physics principles
  • The physics covered in 11th and 12th grade classes provides the foundation for technological breakthroughs
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11.2 Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

  • Nanoscience is the study of structures and materials at the nanometer scale (10⁻⁹ m)
  • Nano means one-billionth of a meter: 1 nanometer = 10⁻⁹ m = 0.000000001 m
  • Nanoparticles are solids with particle size less than 100 nm; particles exceeding 100 nm are bulk solids
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11.3 Robotics

  • Robotics is an integrated study of mechanical engineering, electronic engineering, computer engineering, and science
  • Robot is a mechanical device with electronic circuitry, programmed to perform specific tasks
  • First digitally operated programmable robot: Unimate (invented by George Devol in 1954)
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11.4 Physics in Medical Diagnosis and Therapy

  • Medical science relies heavily on physics principles for diagnosis and treatment
  • Medical instrumentation has extended human lifespan through technology-integrated diagnosis and therapy
  • 1895: X-rays discovered by Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen - foundation of radiology

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Nanoscience is the study of structuresA nanoparticle is any solid particleNature has been using nanostructuresNanotechnology has widespread applications across numerousWhile nanotechnology is revolutionary

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