What oscillates in an electron?

[PlusCrime]

Consider two cases:

1. Electron is in 1s state in an atom
2. Atom radiates a light which is in resonance with 2p-1s transition.

In which of these cases there is an oscillation in electron (or, in other words, something is waving in the electron) and what exactly is waving?

 

[LostConjugate]

No the electron is changing it's average distance from the nucleus. This creates a wave in the electrostatic force permeating from the electron.

 

[ZapperZ]

Consider two cases:

1. Electron is in 1s state in an atom
2. Atom radiates a light which is in resonance with 2p-1s transition.

In which of these cases there is an oscillation in electron (or, in other words, something is waving in the electron) and what exactly is waving?

Can you show me exactly where in the formulation of this system is there an "oscillation in electron"?

Zz.