Quote: atomistic phenomena occurs in discrete states and discontinuous transitions; like stationary waves in an organ pipe or vibrating string (de Broglie)
Topic: quantum mechanics
Topic: discrete vs. continuous
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[From the work of Planck, Bohr, and others] It was clear that at least in … and by apparently discontinuous transitions between them. Planck's … himself how the discrete states could be understood … instance in the case of the proper frequencies …
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