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Physics, Astronomy & Cosmology / Why does an atom not collapse?
« on: 07/06/2010 17:41:28 »
Dave I understand the principle of quantum physics describing the path of the electron in probabilities and the minimum distance. But I don't see why this is the case other than the mathematics used to explain it because we don't see anything to counter it. There is a minimum distance yes, and this can be calculated yes, and the wave function is zero near or on the proton in the middle... but why? Why is this the case? Why is there a minimum distance involved?