Probablity density of 1s in hydrogen atom

In summary, there are two asks in this conversation. The first ask is about the probability density of the 1s electron in a hydrogen atom and where the electron exists when r=0. The second ask is about the definition of radius for the electron and nucleus in the Hamiltonian operator. The conversation mentions an estimate for the probability of the electron in a 1s hydrogen orbit being inside the proton, using perturbation theory and Dirac notation. The probability is given by P = <Re(r) l Rp(r) l Re(r)>, where Re(r) is the 1s electron radial wave function and Rp(r) is the proton radial charge distribution. It is also noted that for muonic atoms, the muon
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I have two asks
first ask :
In plot of probablity density of 1s electron of hydrogen atom
when r=0 where electron exist ?
is inside nucleus?! how happen this

second ask
what is the reduis of electron ri? and what reduis of nucleos RI is ? in Hamltonain operator
i mean the defination of r for (electron) and R for( nucleus)
 
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Here is (I think) an estimate for the probability of the electron in a 1s hydrogen orbit being inside the proton (hydrogen nucleus).

The probability of the electon being "inside the proton" according to perturbation theory is (using Dirac notation)

P = <Re(r) l Rp(r) l Re(r)>

where Re(r) is the 1s electron radial wave function and Rp(r) is the proton radial charge distribution.

Using Re(r=0) = 2/a03/2

where a0 = Bohr radius and proton radius = Rp

we get

P = [STRIKE][4/a03][4 πRp3/3][/STRIKE] = [4/a03][Rp3/3]

Note that the probability is unitless. For muonic atoms, where a muon has replaced the electron in the 1s orbit, the muon in high-Z muonic atoms spends much of its time inside the nucleus.

Bob S
 
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What is the probability density of finding an electron in the 1s orbital of a hydrogen atom?

The probability density of finding an electron in the 1s orbital of a hydrogen atom is given by the equation ψ1s(r)2, where ψ1s(r) is the wave function for the 1s orbital and r is the distance from the nucleus.

How does the probability density of the 1s orbital change with distance from the nucleus?

The probability density of the 1s orbital decreases exponentially as the distance from the nucleus increases. This means that the probability of finding an electron closer to the nucleus is higher than finding it further away.

What is the maximum probability density for the 1s orbital in a hydrogen atom?

The maximum probability density for the 1s orbital in a hydrogen atom occurs at the nucleus, where the wave function is at its highest value. However, the probability of finding an electron at the nucleus is very low.

How does the probability density of the 1s orbital compare to other orbitals in a hydrogen atom?

The probability density of the 1s orbital is higher than that of any other orbital in a hydrogen atom, meaning that there is a higher chance of finding an electron in the 1s orbital compared to other orbitals.

Can the probability density of the 1s orbital be negative?

No, the probability density of the 1s orbital cannot be negative as it represents the likelihood of finding an electron at a specific point in space. Negative values are not physically meaningful in this context.

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