Benjamin Seet's Questions on Math, Pion Creation, Beta Decay & Electron Levels

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In summary, the conversation covers topics such as basic calculus and matrices in mathematics, the Schrodinger equation and its simplest form, pion creation and the role of gluons and quarks, negative beta decay and its implications on the stability of atoms, and the exclusion principle and its application in understanding electron levels. The main points discussed include the difficulty in understanding certain concepts and equations, the process of pion creation, the implications of beta decay on the stability of atoms, and the role of the exclusion principle in determining the number of electrons in each electron level.
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Quoting Benjamin Seet <ugmail544@yahoo.co.uk>:
> Yea hi,
>
>
> My mathematics is still not up to standard yet, I
> can't really do much, aside from basic calculus,
> that's about it, maybe basic matrices.
>
> 1. Schrodinger equation: If I'm not wrong, the time
> dependent equation is the easiest to solve right? What
> is the simplest form of the equation?
>
> I do not understand how do I work with the del-squared
> operator, and how to solve the first order PD of
> d(psi)/dt. As well as the imaginary no. i, help in
> this would be really really appreciated.
>
> 2. Pion creation: How are pions created? the ones
> which nucleons exchange among themselves? I've read
> something about "pulling" individual quarks (i.e.
> making it gain energy) from a particle, in this case a
> nucleon, and a meson would be formed.
>
> Is this how pions are made? When the gluons constantly
> change the colours of quarks inside a nucleon?
>
> 3. Beta Decay: If in negative beta decay, a neutron
> changes into a proton, charge is conserved. But the
> newly created electron, the beta particle, is soon
> expelled from the atom. How can the atom remain
> chemically stable after that as it is now an ion?
>
> 4. Electron Levels: Exclusion principle states that no
> 2 fermions with similar spin can inhabit the same
> quantum state. But how is it that in certain electron
> levels, there's more than 2. There's something about
> angular momentum and stuff like that which I don't
> really understand.
>
> I've read that each level has a unique number of
> electrons in which it can accommodate, so is the model
> used in chemistry wrong? The first level having only
> 2, and the rest 8?
 
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electron levels are made of several orbitals, hunds rules states that each individual orbital can ONLY have 2 electrons of opposite spins... when you do electron configuration you have one arrow up and one down this is what Hund is talking about. for example p has 3 orbitals and each has only 2 electrons
 

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Benjamin Seet's questions are important because they address fundamental concepts in mathematics and physics, such as particle creation and decay, that are essential for understanding the universe we live in.

What is the role of math in understanding pion creation and beta decay?

Mathematics is crucial for describing and predicting the behavior of particles involved in pion creation and beta decay. Equations and mathematical models are used to calculate the properties and interactions of these particles.

How do pion creation and beta decay contribute to our understanding of the universe?

Pion creation and beta decay are natural phenomena that occur in the universe and their study helps us understand the structure and behavior of matter at a microscopic level. They also have practical applications in fields such as nuclear energy and medical imaging.

What are electron levels and how do they relate to atomic structure?

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