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- Is it possible to find the energy level of a hydrogen atom in this way?
The discussion revolves around the methods for determining the energy levels of a hydrogen atom, specifically comparing a proposed model to Bohr's model. The scope includes theoretical considerations and the limitations of classical concepts in explaining quantum behavior.
Participants express differing views on the validity and completeness of the proposed model compared to Bohr's, indicating that multiple competing perspectives remain without a clear consensus.
The discussion highlights limitations related to the classical assumptions in the proposed model and the potential inadequacy in capturing quantum mechanical behavior.
DrClaude said:This is similar to Bohr's model, except that it does not use a force balance (centrifugal force canceling out the Coulomb attraction). I haven't looked at the calculations in detail, but it seems reasonable that if we plug in the experimental values for the transition, we can recover the same values as in the Bohr model.
I seePeterDonis said:@hongseok posts should not be images. Please use the PF LaTeX features to post math expressions and equations directly. There is a LaTeX Guide link at the bottom left of the post window.