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wil3
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Hello. I have recently been introduced to the concept of electrons as standing waves around the atomic nucleus. The explanation I read used the simulation of "a particle in a tube" to give a monodimensional interpretation of how the standing wave behaves.
Within an atom, what serves as the "boundaries" for the electron-wave? Is it purely classical electrostatic attraction to the nucleus?
Any accompanying calc-1 level math describing how classical electrostatics shapes these bounds would be very much appreciated.
Thank you in advance for any replies.
Within an atom, what serves as the "boundaries" for the electron-wave? Is it purely classical electrostatic attraction to the nucleus?
Any accompanying calc-1 level math describing how classical electrostatics shapes these bounds would be very much appreciated.
Thank you in advance for any replies.