principal quantum number


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principal quantum number

n.
See first quantum number.
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In this equation, [n.sub.max] represents the maximum value of the principal quantum number n which can be found in (17) in [20], while m is the BH excited level.
Tunnelling Mechanism in Noncommutative Space with Generalized Uncertainty Principle and Bohr-Like Black Hole
where n is the principal quantum number of the contour, a is the inverse of the fine structure constant, [m.sub.e] and [r.sub.e] are the mass and classical radius of the electron, [c.sub.0] is the dimensionless speed of light equal to c/[m/sec].
On the Ultimate Energy of Cosmic Rays
where n is an integer principal quantum number, [zeta] is the screening constant, and [S.sub.lm] ([theta], [phi]) is a complex or real spherical harmonic (see [27-29] for exact definitions).
Evaluation of Self-Friction Three-Center Nuclear Attraction Integrals with Integer and Noninteger Principal Quantum Numbers n over Slater Type Orbitals
We should not confuse this with the number n a principal quantum number, corresponding to the number of electron shells in the atom number and the period of the atom in the periodic table of elements by D.I.
An anthology of the distinguished achievements in science and technique. Part 34: discovery and study of quantum-wave nature of microscopic world of matter

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