Elliptic trajectories of the electron

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The discussion focuses on the behavior of a free electron's trajectory around a proton, specifically how an electrical pulse can influence its orbit. A strong electrical pulse can alter the electron's probability distribution, transitioning it from a ring-like orbit to an elliptical orbit with a pronounced peak. This change occurs as the electrical pulse nudges the electron, increasing its probability density in specific locations, leading to elliptical motion.

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I would like to give me some information about elliptic trajectories of a free electron around a proton?
THNX in advance
 
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This sounds like more of a quantum mechanics question.

A short, strong electrical pulse should be able to alter an electron's probability distribution from a ring-like orbit path to an elliptical orbit path with a sharp peak (think wave packet). Any electrical pulse *should* "nudge" an electron so that it's probability of being in a particular location increases.

Wherever the electron's probability density is highest should begin to orbit in an elliptical manner.
 

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