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Quantum mechanics does a good job in describing the hydrogen atom. Are there any views either mathematically or conceptually in describing the hydrogen atom?
Moved.dextercioby said:This is well within Standard Model, nothing beyond. A moderator could move it to the quantum one, if the OP sticks to the title.
arupel said:Could someone give a general basic description how this works.
Quantum field theory is a theoretical framework that combines classical field theory with quantum mechanics, in order to describe the behavior of particles at the subatomic level. It is used to study the fundamental forces and interactions between particles, such as the electromagnetic force or the strong nuclear force.
Quantum field theory explains the behavior of the hydrogen atom by describing it as a system of particles interacting through electromagnetic fields. The theory predicts the energy levels and transitions of the electron in the hydrogen atom, which are experimentally observed.
The hydrogen atom is considered the simplest and most well-understood system in quantum field theory. It serves as a model for understanding the behavior of more complex systems, and many of the principles and equations used in quantum field theory were first developed to describe the hydrogen atom.
The quantum vacuum is a fundamental concept in quantum field theory. It is the lowest energy state of a quantum field, and is constantly fluctuating due to the uncertainty principle. These fluctuations can give rise to particles, and play a crucial role in understanding the behavior of particles and fields at the subatomic level.
Quantum field theory is consistent with Einstein's theory of relativity, as it takes into account the relativistic effects of time dilation and length contraction. The theory also allows for the existence of virtual particles, which can violate the conservation of energy and momentum, but only for very short periods of time that do not contradict the principles of relativity.