There is something screwey with the electron theory, in which electrons "jump" from
orbit to orbit supposedely instantaniously. This theory is fine in explaining the
spectral lines and other anomalies, however, To me it sounds just like the Ptolomeyan
theory of epicycles to expalain the regression and progression of planets.
It may sound logical and settle a lot of questions, but it really isn't.

There is something screwey with the electron theory, in which electrons
"jump" from
orbit to orbit supposedely instantaniously. This theory is fine in explaining
the
spectral lines and other anomalies, however, To me it sounds just like the
Ptolomeyan
theory of epicycles to expalain the regression and progression of planets.
It may sound logical and settle a lot of questions, but it really isn't.



That's right. So at least you aren't as dumb as most of the rest of the of
the people on this news group.


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There is something screwey with the electron theory, in which electrons "jump" from
orbit to orbit supposedely instantaniously. This theory is fine in explaining the
spectral lines and other anomalies, however, To me it sounds just like the Ptolomeyan
theory of epicycles to expalain the regression and progression of planets.
It may sound logical and settle a lot of questions, but it really isn't.

'It may sound logical'. Remember that what we would regard as common
sense isn't necesarily correct. Just 'cos it doesn't sound logical
doesn't mean it doesn't happen - relativity has shown us that. Is it
logical that time slows down the faster you go? Probably not, but it
happens and has been experimentally verified.

Also bear in mind that a transition between orbitals is simply a
change in energy. (I.e. releasing/gaining a quanta of energy) It
doesn't imply an instantaneous change in position, so is not a 'jump'
in the traditional sense. Although there are situations where
electrons 'jump' in position, e.g. Josephon junctions...

Cheers,

Kev

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There is something screwey with the electron theory, in which
electrons "jump" from orbit to orbit supposedely instantaniously. This
theory is fine in explaining the spectral lines and other anomalies,
however, To me it sounds just like the Ptolomeyan theory of epicycles
to expalain the regression and progression of planets. It may sound
logical and settle a lot of questions, but it really isn't.

It's true. But it's old (so old) quantum mechanics. Catch up.

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