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    Why are photons emitted when electrons drop energy levels

    I get that the electron oscillating around the nucleus creates an electromagnetic wave, but if this alone is what emitted the photon, wouldn't photons be emitted constantly due to all electrons constantly orbiting around their nuclei? What is it about the decay, what is it about the electron...
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    Is the birth of the Universe a random event?

    Forgive me for being naive, but could someone explain how bounce models avoid the singularity? I thought the singularity was more or less assumed at this point.
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    Why are photons emitted when electrons drop energy levels

    Hi everyone, So I'm doing some research on fluorescence and I'm puzzled. I understand that running a current through fluorescent gasses like neon cause the valence electrons to jump up an energy level, and I understand that photons are emitted when they fall back down into their default...
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    Tesla coil not working (help anyone?)

    Hi All, Long time reader, first time poster. I'm currently building a tesla coil. here are the details: 1.) I'm using three parallel NSTs that each output about 6500 volts at .9 amps. 2.) I'm using 4 high voltage capacitors that I built using two sheets of aluminum siding with...
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