How long does it take an electron to spiral into the nucleus? The death of classical physics
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Physics Explained is a channel that explores advanced topics in physics without skimping on the mathematical detail. There is a growing community of independent learners who are keen to explore modern ideas in physics with the aid of mathematical reasoning. This channel aims to tackle advanced topics head on whilst at the same time providing a historical narrative to help provide context to the ideas. A bit about my educational background: I have a PhD in theoretical physics, specialising in string theory. I now dedicate most of my my time to physics education. You can help support this channel via the Physics Explained Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/physicsexplained
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How long would it take for an orbiting electron to crash into the nucleus of an atom? In this video, we use classical physics to calculate the collapse time for a hydrogen atom, highlighting the limitations of classical mechanics in explaining atomic stability. We begin by exploring the classical model of the atom, applying Coulomb’s law and Newtonian mechanics to describe the motion of the electron. Using the Larmor equation for energy radiation, we derive a differential equation to calculate the time it takes for the electron to spiral into the nucleus. You can help support this channel via the Physics Explained Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/physicsexplained Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physics_explained_ig Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PhysicsExplain1
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