Understanding Electron Orbits: Curved Space or Other Explanation?

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The discussion revolves around the nature of electron orbits, specifically whether they are influenced by the curvature of space created by the nucleus or if they can be explained through other means, such as Coulombic potential. The conversation touches on theoretical interpretations, quantum mechanics, and the relationship between quarks and electrons.

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  • Some participants propose that electron orbits may follow the curvature of space created by the nucleus.
  • Others argue that Coulombic potential provides a verified explanation for electron behavior, referencing the Schrödinger equation for the hydrogen atom.
  • A participant questions whether the Coulomb potential could be seen as a 'far-off' effect of quarks' structure.
  • There are inquiries about the implications of charge as a source of potential for electrons and the categorization of quark charge in relation to electrons.
  • Some participants express confusion over the relevance of certain explanations and suggest that the discussion may be veering into speculative territory.
  • Concerns are raised about the simplicity of the questions posed and whether they adequately address the complexities of quantum mechanics.

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Participants do not reach a consensus; multiple competing views remain regarding the nature of electron orbits and the validity of different explanations.

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Limitations include unresolved assumptions about the relationship between quarks and electrons, as well as the interpretation of Coulombic potential in the context of electron orbits.

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Do Electron orbits follow the curved space, created by the Nucleus, or is there an other explanitory reason?
 
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Spin_Network said:
Do Electron orbits follow the curved space, created by the Nucleus, or is there an other explanitory reason?

There's another explanation that is less esoteric and already verified - Coulombic potential. Refer to the solution to the Schrödinger equation for the H atom, for example. All the "orbits" are there if you realize that there are no such thing as a classical orbits the way I am guessing that you are understanding it.

Zz.
 
ZapperZ said:
There's another explanation that is less esoteric and already verified - Coulombic potential. Refer to the solution to the Schrödinger equation for the H atom, for example. All the "orbits" are there if you realize that there are no such thing as a classical orbits the way I am guessing that you are understanding it.

Zz.

So Is the Coulombe Potential a 'far-off' effect of Quarks inverse structure?

Forgive my simpleton questions, but the potential of a Volume that has Area, give the location of 3-D matter..but surely the internal structure of a Volume and Area, must reduce to a 2-D Area only?..in this sense the Electron orbit is the 'curvature' signal of a compact location of 2-D 'fixed' flat space/area?

External observation is explained by the Shrodinger wavefunction, for Hydrogen Atom, but remove the Electron and one also removes the 'Potential', protons in their bare nakedness, carry charge, instead of Electrons?

Forgive me again, but this implies that charge is the 'source' potential of Electrons + or -..and thus Quark charge could be catagorized as being three types of Electrons?..much the same as oscillatory neutrino's?

I know the original thinking behind the Electron source, was it was a Quark, that has trancended from a 2-D area, into a 3-D 'minimum' volume?
 
Spin_Network said:
So Is the Coulombe Potential a 'far-off' effect of Quarks inverse structure?

Forgive my simpleton questions, but the potential of a Volume that has Area, give the location of 3-D matter..but surely the internal structure of a Volume and Area, must reduce to a 2-D Area only?..in this sense the Electron orbit is the 'curvature' signal of a compact location of 2-D 'fixed' flat space/area?

External observation is explained by the Shrodinger wavefunction, for Hydrogen Atom, but remove the Electron and one also removes the 'Potential', protons in their bare nakedness, carry charge, instead of Electrons?

Forgive me again, but this implies that charge is the 'source' potential of Electrons + or -..and thus Quark charge could be catagorized as being three types of Electrons?..much the same as oscillatory neutrino's?

I know the original thinking behind the Electron source, was it was a Quark, that has trancended from a 2-D area, into a 3-D 'minimum' volume?

Er... huh?

This is verging on something that should go into the Theory Development wasteland.

Have you ever looked at how the solutions to the H atom was derived? Did you not see what the "V" was in there?

Zz.
 
ZapperZ said:
Er... huh?

This is verging on something that should go into the Theory Development wasteland.

Have you ever looked at how the solutions to the H atom was derived? Did you not see what the "V" was in there?

Zz.

Yep, and forgive me for making you dumb down to my level, but the question was quite simple, obviously TOO simple to explain with your hirger intillect:

http://www.physik.fu-berlin.de/~kleinert/kleiner_re267/node2.html
 
Spin_Network said:
Yep, and forgive me for making you dumb down to my level, but the question was quite simple, obviously TOO simple to explain with your hirger intillect:

http://www.physik.fu-berlin.de/~kleinert/kleiner_re267/node2.html

What does that have anything to do with this?

You asked if "curved space" have anything to do with electron "orbitals". I'm asking on why such things would be necessary since for H and He atoms, the exact solutions ARE already available using straightforward QM that we teach people in into QM! You were making it sounds as if "coulomb potential", which is nothing more than the usual electrostatic potential, is some esoteric "far-off' effect of Quarks inverse structure". What the... ? And quarks is made up of 3 types of electrons?

Oy vey...

I recommend that this thread be shoved into TD section.

Zz.
 

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