Energy released in electron transition

In summary: Essentially, when the electron is observed to be in a lower energy state, the energy is released in the form of a photon due to its coupling with the quantum electromagnetic field. This phenomenon is known as spontaneous emission and requires the consideration of quantum field theory. Energy conservation is a fundamental principle in physics and it ensures that the energy is always released when an electron undergoes this transition.
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When an electron moves from higher energy level to lower energy level the energy doesn't released. But actually it should release. What happened to the in released energy?
 
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Hello Niteesh, :welcome:

It is sent out as a photon
 
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BvU said:
Hello Niteesh, :welcome:

It is sent out as a photon
That is what I asked the question it is not releasing in any firm what happened to it
 
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Well it doesn't move - its simply found to be in a lower energy state if you observe it. Whats going on when not observed is anyone's guess. The theory is silent on it although various interpretations have different takes on the issue.

The energy is released in a emitted photon.

I can guess your next question - what causes it to do that? Its because the electron is not strictly in a stationary state as its coupled to the quantum EM field that permeates all of space:
https://www.mpi-hd.mpg.de/personalhomes/palffy/Files/Spontaneous.pdf

The phenomena is called spontaneous emission and can not be explained by standard QM - its one of the first indications you need quantum field theory:
http://www.physics.usu.edu/torre/3700_Spring_2015/What_is_a_photon.pdf

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Bill
 
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bhobba said:
Well it doesn't move - its simply found to be in a lower energy state if you observe it. Whats going on when not observed is anyone's guess. The theory is silent on it although various interpretations have different takes on the issue.

The energy is released in a emitted photon.

I can guess your next question - what causes it to do that? Its because the electron is not strictly in a stationary state as its coupled to the quantum EM field that permeates all of space:
https://www.mpi-hd.mpg.de/personalhomes/palffy/Files/Spontaneous.pdf

The phenomena is called spontaneous emission and can not be explained by standard QM - its one of the first indications you need quantum field theory:
http://www.physics.usu.edu/torre/3700_Spring_2015/What_is_a_photon.pdf

Thanks
Bill
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So there is no chance to be energy not release
 
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1. What is the definition of energy released in electron transition?

Energy released in electron transition refers to the amount of energy that is released when an electron moves from a higher energy level to a lower energy level within an atom. This energy is typically in the form of electromagnetic radiation, such as visible light, infrared, or ultraviolet light.

2. How is energy released in electron transition measured?

The energy released in electron transition is measured in units of energy, such as joules (J) or electronvolts (eV). The exact amount of energy released depends on the specific energy level difference between the initial and final states of the electron.

3. What factors influence the amount of energy released in electron transition?

The amount of energy released in electron transition is influenced by several factors, including the distance between energy levels, the charge of the nucleus, and the type of atom or molecule. The energy levels of an atom are quantized, meaning they can only exist at specific, discrete values determined by the atom's physical properties.

4. How is energy released in electron transition related to the color of light emitted?

The color of light emitted during an electron transition is determined by the amount of energy released. Shorter wavelengths of light, such as blue or violet, have higher energy compared to longer wavelengths, such as red or orange. This means that electron transitions that release higher energy will result in the emission of shorter wavelength light, while lower energy transitions will produce longer wavelength light.

5. Can energy released in electron transition be harnessed for practical use?

Yes, energy released in electron transition can be harnessed for practical use in various technologies, such as solar cells, lasers, and fluorescent lighting. In these applications, the energy released during electron transitions is converted into usable forms of energy, such as electricity or light, for various purposes.

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