Rotating speed of a proton ion

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The discussion centers around the calculation of the rotating speed of a proton ion from a classical perspective, utilizing its magnetic moment and comparing it to theoretical models. Participants explore the implications of classical mechanics versus quantum mechanics in this context, as well as the limitations of classical models in accurately describing subatomic particles.

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  • One participant calculated the rotating speed of a proton using its magnetic moment and derived a frequency that exceeds the speed of light, raising questions about the validity of the classical approach.
  • Several participants argue that classical mechanics is inadequate for describing quantum phenomena, suggesting that quantum mechanics is necessary for accurate modeling.
  • Some participants express skepticism about modeling a proton as a spinning ball, indicating that such a model may not be relevant to understanding proton behavior.
  • There are discussions about the potential application of relativity at short distances and its limitations in explaining certain phenomena, such as Bremsstrahlung radiation.
  • One participant mentions the need for a magnetic simulator that could accurately model forces at the nuclear level, questioning the range at which classical physics becomes ineffective.

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Participants generally agree that classical mechanics is insufficient for accurately describing the behavior of protons and other subatomic particles. However, there is no consensus on the best approach to modeling these phenomena, with multiple competing views on the applicability of quantum mechanics and relativity.

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Participants note that classical physics fails to provide accurate results at the quantum level, and there are unresolved questions regarding the specific limitations of classical models in relation to nuclear forces.

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I tried to calculted the rotating speed fro a proton from the clasical point of view by using its magnetic moment and the moment of a rotating sphere uniformly charged as example here: https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/physics/8-07-electromagnetism-ii-fall-2012/exams/MIT8_07F12_quizsol2.pdf
It is said that the magnetic moment is:
$$\overrightarrow{m}=\frac{1}{5}Qwr^2 \overrightarrow{z}=0.4*\pi Qfr^2\overrightarrow{z}$$
By using the electric charge radius of a proton: 8.8783E-16 (0.8783 fm), its charge: 1.602176565E-19 coulombs and magnetic moment 2.59008941428763E-23 J/T (all SI), then I obtained a rotating frequency of 1.632e26 hz and an equatorial surface speed of 9.1e11 m/s that is over the c speed limit :wideeyed:

Note: the maximum magnetic moment is with an equatorial point charge which magnetic momentum is: $$\overrightarrow{m}=\pi Qfr^2 \overrightarrow{z}$$

There is also the calculus of the residual magnetic field flux density:

$$m=\frac{Br}{\mu }*Volume=\frac{Br}{\mu }*\frac{4}{3 }\pi *r^3$$

Then I obtained Br=1.11e16 teslas :wideeyed:

Is there something wrong?
 
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Is there something wrong?
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clasical point of view
 
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Is there something wrong?

You need Quantum Mechanics for this.
 
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May be interesting to explain 3000x times c :)
Relativistic theory could help also?
 
Javier Lopez said:
May be interesting to explain 3000x times c :)
Relativistic theory could help also?
The problem is attempting to model a proton as a spinning ball. It isn't. Whether or not a spinning ball with a specified charge/radius/whatever is plausible isn't really relevant, except to hint that your model doesn't work.
 
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I tried to calculted the rotating speed fro a proton from the clasical point of view by using its magnetic moment and the moment of a rotating sphere uniformly charged as example here:Is there something wrong?

This is madness, and it shows that you missed the whole point of the existence of quantum mechanics.

I can understand if you're simply wanting to calculate the classically expected value of the magnetic moment, and that this is simply an exercise in curiosity. However, when you tried to compare it to the empirical results, and then scratched your head as to why they don't match or give absurd values, then you have completely missed the boat! This is why QM came into existence, because within this realm, classical mechanics does not work!.

Zz.
 
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This is madness, and it shows that you missed the whole point of the existence of quantum mechanics.
I said not only is not consistent with classical physics but completely absurb because the error has some orders magnitude

QM is a group (large) of theories, the best theory is that explains better the result

We could try also relativity at short distances also:

$$Qe=\frac{Q}{\sqrt{1-\gamma^2}} $$

It could work at large distances (at large distance the charge is like static concentrated at centre of mass)

Unfortunately not fulfills Bremsstrahlung radiation, does the QM explain that?

Interesting question :)
 
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Javier Lopez said:
We could try also relativity at short distances also:

Or you could simply try to take seriously what others have told you several times: you can't use classical (non-relativistic nor relativistic) mechanics to calculate such things. Period.
 
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Unfortunately not fulfills Bremsstrahlung radiation, does the QM explain that?

QM explains everything.

Note that within QM you do not have Newton's laws. In particular, you cannot equate an attractive EM force and a centripetal force.

To give you an illustration: In the ground state of the hydrogen atom, a measurement of the angular momentum of the electron will always give the result 0. That means that in the ground state the "orbiting" electon has no angular momentum. In terms of classical mechanics this is absurd. But, QM works on potential and solutions to Schrödinger's equation; not to an equation balancing forces.
 
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- I understand, but I wrote at the same time than following posts, so it seems that I did not read the posts -
In particular, you cannot equate an attractive EM force and a centripetal force.
Good point

It helped to me to know that the problem was not the equations but could be good that somebody gives a readable conclusion to the thread

The QM I learn was not useful to solve problems, I hope you had better luck
 
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I said not only is not consistent with classical physics but completely absurb because the error has some orders magnitude
Yes, classical mechanics is completely unable to describe these things, it is not even a good approximation.
 
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I have a magnetic simulator that works with high degree of accuracy off-axis, but uses useful equations and algorithms.
It would be wonderful to have something similar for close to nucleous.

It would work also equations obtained from tests, because I know a lot of tests were performed

What is the range where classic physics is out of range: one femtometer, ten femtometers?

I have done following plot that only have results from classical magnetic force and electrostatic force. I made it for 2 deuteriums but can be used for any nucleous:
o06p8m.png


I should write this and a lot more interestin formulas in my post about nuclear forces, but was not survived to QM battleships
 

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