An electron in atom that rotate proton, has it radiation?

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Quantum mechanics indicates that electrons in stable atomic orbitals do not radiate electromagnetic waves, which prevents them from spiraling into the nucleus and ensures atomic stability. This contrasts with classical physics predictions, such as those from Bohr's theory, where radiation would lead to instability. The discussion highlights that while spontaneous emission can occur, it is accounted for in quantum electrodynamics (QED), which provides a more accurate model of atomic behavior. The apparent stability of non-ground states is attributed to the failure to quantize the electromagnetic field fully. Overall, the best current model for atomic systems is rooted in quantum mechanics and QED.
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Hi dears,i have a question about atom,in classic physics ,(Bohr theory) when a electron swing away a proton it have
not radiates magnetic waves because if electron radiates magnetic wave it will drop on proton ,and atom will be Unstable!
my question is ,in quantum mechanics that uses orbitals ,default is a electron radiate magnetic waves or not radiate magnetic waves?
please answer me,thanks very much
 
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Quantum mechanics predicts that the electron will not radiate (except when changing orbitals) so the atom will be stable.
 
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This is one of the most commonly asked questions both in introductory quantum physics and in this very forum, one of our members has made a brief explanation on this issue ,see https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/why-dont-electrons-crash-into-the-nucleus-in-atoms.511179/ , although he may not mention the energy loss due to magnetic waves (well, if a magnetic field follows temporal evolution, it should also radiate electric field wave, and hence electromagnetic wave). In reality, when the atom is stable it will not radiate EM waves as the classical physics will have predicted.
 
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blue_leaf77 said:
This is one of the most commonly asked questions both in introductory quantum physics and in this very forum, one of our members has made a brief explanation on this issue ,see https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/why-dont-electrons-crash-into-the-nucleus-in-atoms.511179/ , although he may not mention the energy loss due to magnetic waves (well, if a magnetic field follows temporal evolution, it should also radiate electric field wave, and hence electromagnetic wave). In reality, when the atom is stable it will not radiate EM waves as the classical physics will have predicted.

Well to be fair, the apparent stability of non-ground states is simply a fault from not quantizing the EM field. The only quantitative disagreement between CM and QM is the existence of the ground state. (and the discrete energy levels, of course)
 
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HomogenousCow said:
the apparent stability of non-ground states is simply a fault from not quantizing the EM field.
Spontaneous emission also exists in QM, although it's more properly treated when taking QED effect into account. When saying "stable" I actually meant the eigenstate of Hamiltonian, but I seemed to have forgotten the spontaneous emission.
 
thanks for your replies,is there a better model for atom is new and justify these question!
 
The best model for atomic system to date is quantum mechanics along with quantum electrodynamics which provides fine corrections.
 
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stackprogramer said:
Hi dears,i have a question about atom,in classic physics ,(Bohr theory) when a electron swing away a proton it have
not radiates magnetic waves because if electron radiates magnetic wave it will drop on proton ,and atom will be Unstable!
my question is ,in quantum mechanics that uses orbitals ,default is a electron radiate magnetic waves or not radiate magnetic waves?
please answer me,thanks very much

Please read this FAQ:

https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/why-dont-electrons-crash-into-the-nucleus-in-atoms.511179/

Zz.
 
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