[talanum1 (OP)]

The photon must know the initial and final momentum of the electron. Since the final momentum is when the electron is in a lower orbital, the effect is non-local.

[puppypower]

The photon must know the initial and final momentum of the electron. Since the final momentum is when the electron is in a lower orbital, the effect is non-local.

If you are talking about electrons in atomic orbitals, the photons released are a collaboration of the protons and electrons, with the EM force lowering on both sides of the potential. 

If we also include two opposite spin electrons per orbital, so the magnetic forces between the two electrons are optimized, the overall photon can also be a collaboration of proton, electron and electron.

[Bored chemist]

If you are talking about electrons in atomic orbitals, the photons released are a collaboration of the protons and electrons, with the EM force lowering on both sides of the potential. 

If we also include two opposite spin electrons per orbital, so the magnetic forces between the two electrons are optimized, the overall photon can also be a collaboration of proton, electron and electron.

Word salad.

[talanum1 (OP)]

Quote from: puppypower on Today at 13:32:38
If you are talking about electrons in atomic orbitals, the photons released are a collaboration of the protons and electrons, with the EM force lowering on both sides of the potential. 

If we also include two opposite spin electrons per orbital, so the magnetic forces between the two electrons are optimized, the overall photon can also be a collaboration of proton, electron and electron.
Word salad.

It actually makes sense to me. I didn't think about it like that.