The Hydrogen Atom Ground State: Radiation Emission

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The discussion centers on the radiation emission from a hydrogen atom in its ground state, specifically the interaction between the proton and electron. When these particles combine, the attractive potential energy released during the formation of the hydrogen atom results in the emission of a photon. This process illustrates the conservation of energy, where the potential energy is transformed into light energy, impacting physical properties such as inertia and gravitational fields.

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  • Understanding of atomic structure, specifically hydrogen atoms
  • Familiarity with photon emission and energy conservation principles
  • Knowledge of potential energy in atomic interactions
  • Basic grasp of quantum mechanics concepts
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This discussion is beneficial for physics students, educators, and anyone interested in atomic physics and the fundamental principles of radiation emission.

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when proton and electron combine to form hydrogen atom(ground state) what is the source of radiation emitted
 
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The source? It is simply emitted by the atom. I don't know if it's specifically the electron itself or if the entire atom is considered to be the source. Either way a photon is simply created and emitted.
 
If you are looking for how the energy is conserved, there is an attractive potential between the electron and proton that releases potential energy when you make a hydrogen atom. So you end up with energy in light, and negative energy in the potential energy of the atom. That potential energy has physical effects like reducing the inertia and the gravitational field produced by the particles, etc.
 

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