What do they mean that energy is quantized? • Physics Forums
Aug 24, 2013 · The discussion centers on the concept of quantized energy, particularly in the context of electromagnetic radiation and the photoelectric effect. Participants clarify that …
Understanding Quantized Values - Learn Examples & Concepts
Oct 23, 2006 · Quantized values refer to discrete quantities that cannot be subdivided beyond a certain limit, as discussed in the forum. Examples include photons as the smallest units of …
What Is the Minimum Energy Required to Break a Molecule Apart?
Feb 28, 2016 · The discussion emphasizes that the energy levels of a molecule are quantized, and to transition to an unbound state, sufficient energy must be supplied. Additionally, the …
How can energy be quantized with E=hv - Physics Forums
Sep 18, 2009 · Quantum oscillator levels are quantized and the energy differences are just n*hv. Such oscillators are permanently coupled to charges. When an electron changes its level in an …
Quantized Field: Definition & Meaning - Physics Forums
Aug 9, 2007 · In physics, something similar happens. For example, it turns out that energy levels of e.g. an electron in a the hydrogen atom are quantized, that is, such an electron cannot have …
What does the definition the energy is not continuous mean?
Nov 22, 2013 · This is a common misconception. In general not energy but action is quantized. Yep. Its not a definition, if it is continuous, or discrete, is dictated by the differential equation …
Is There Evidence for Quantized Space in the Universe?
Aug 29, 2013 · Space and time are tied together in relativity, so if one if quantized, the other almost certainly is. But, as far as I know, there's no evidence currently of spacetime …
Anti-commutation relation for quantized fields - Physics Forums
Sep 5, 2023 · Could somebody elaborate following statement from wikipedia in detail on interplay between the "choice" of anti- or commutation relation for quantized fields and the the …
What Planck Length Is and It’s Common Misconceptions
Sep 9, 2015 · The Planck length is an extremely small distance constructed from physical constants. Many misconceptions generally overstate its physical significance, stating that it’s …
Old Quantum Theory and the Linear Harmonic Oscillator
Sep 3, 2009 · The quantized energy levels of a linear harmonic oscillator (LHO) in old quantum theory are determined using the equation \ (E_n = n \hbar \omega\). The classical total energy …