When Should the Bohr Atom Behave Classically?

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The discussion centers around the conditions under which the Bohr atom is expected to exhibit classical behavior, referencing the Bohr correspondence principle. Participants seek to clarify concepts related to this principle and its implications.

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  • Conceptual clarification, Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the conditions for classical behavior in the Bohr atom.
  • Another participant asks for clarification on the initial inquiry and checks if it is related to homework.
  • A participant clarifies that their question is not homework-related but stems from reading about the Bohr correspondence principle, indicating a lack of understanding of the material.
  • A later reply suggests that the participant should provide specific excerpts from the text to facilitate a clearer discussion.

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The discussion does not reach a consensus, as participants are still exploring the concepts and seeking clarification rather than agreeing on specific conditions or interpretations.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not provided specific assumptions or definitions that may be relevant to the discussion, and there are unresolved aspects regarding the interpretation of the Bohr correspondence principle.

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under what condition should the Bohr atom behave classically?
 
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Hi,
Well, what have you found so far ?
By the way, is this homework ?
 
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BvU said:
Hi,
Well, what have you found so far ?
By the way, is this homework ?

No, it's not a homework. I was just reading Bohr correspondence principle. There is little explanation in that book but I did not understand that's why I asked here just to make my concept clear.
 
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Sahar ali said:
No, it's not a homework. I was just reading Bohr correspondence principle. There is little explanation in that book but I did not understand that's why I asked here just to make my concept clear.

Then you should quote that "little explanation". Otherwise, we have no clue on what you read and what exactly is the part that you did not understand.

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