Quantum & Atomic Physics
3 terms
Atomic Orbital
Quantum & Atomic Physics
Dimensionless Spatial Function
A mathematical function describing the three-dimensional spatial wave function and probability distribution of an electron in an atom.
ψ_n,l,m_l(r, θ, φ) = R_n,l(r) Y_l,m_l(θ, φ)
Aufbau Principle
Quantum & Atomic Physics
Dimensionless Rule
A rule governing electron configuration stating that electrons fill atomic orbitals of lower energy levels before occupying higher energy levels.
Order: 1s, 2s, 2p, 3s, 3p, 4s, 3d, 4p, 5s...
Auger Effect
Quantum & Atomic Physics
eV (Electron-Volts)
A non-radiative atomic process in which the filling of an inner-shell electron vacancy causes the ejection of a second outer-shell (Auger) electron.
E_Auger = E_K - E_L1 - E_L2,3