Welcome! Ask Away: How Electrons Orbit Without EM Waves

In summary, the concept of electrons orbiting without EM waves challenges traditional atomic models and opens up new possibilities for understanding and manipulating matter at the atomic level. This is due to the idea that electrons are not particles orbiting the nucleus, but rather standing waves in a cloud-like distribution. Evidence for this concept includes diffraction patterns observed in experiments and the behavior of high-energy particles. While initially proposed for electrons, this concept has also been extended to other subatomic particles. Its impact on our understanding of quantum mechanics challenges traditional interpretations and has potential implications for the development of quantum technologies.
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Hi Everyone! I'm new here and like this forum.
Can anyone tell me how the electron moving roundly in atom doesn't emit EM waves while changing it's speed?
 
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Please start by reading the FAQ thread in the General Physics forum.

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1. What is the significance of electrons orbiting without EM waves?

The concept of electrons orbiting without EM waves challenges our understanding of traditional atomic models and forces us to reconsider the role of electromagnetism in the behavior of subatomic particles. It opens up new possibilities for understanding and manipulating matter at the atomic level.

2. How do electrons orbit without EM waves?

In traditional atomic models, electrons are thought to orbit the nucleus in a circular path due to the attractive force of the positively charged nucleus and the repulsive force of the negatively charged electron itself. However, in this new concept, the electron is not considered to be a particle orbiting around the nucleus, but rather a standing wave that exists in a cloud-like distribution around the nucleus, with no specific path or trajectory.

3. What evidence supports the idea of electrons orbiting without EM waves?

One of the main pieces of evidence supporting this concept is the observation of diffraction patterns in experiments involving electrons, which is a characteristic of waves. Additionally, studies using high-energy particles and ultrafast lasers have shown that the behavior of electrons cannot be explained solely by the traditional atomic model, providing further evidence for this new concept.

4. Can this concept be applied to other subatomic particles?

While this concept was first proposed for electrons, it has also been extended to other subatomic particles such as protons and neutrons. However, the behavior of these particles is still not fully understood and more research is needed to determine the applicability of this concept to other subatomic particles.

5. How does this concept impact our understanding of quantum mechanics?

This concept challenges the traditional interpretation of quantum mechanics and forces us to rethink the fundamental principles of this field. It also has implications for the development of new quantum technologies and could potentially lead to a better understanding of the nature of matter and energy.

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