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NOMBRE QUANTIQUE PRINCIPAL [1 record]

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Record 1 2024-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
  • Computer Mathematics
DEF

[A] positive integer number characterizing the important changes of energy level of the electrons in an atom.

CONT

According to the Bohr atom model, the main quantum number may be considered as characterizing the size of an electron orbit.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
  • Mathématiques informatiques
DEF

Nombre [...] entier positif qui caractérise les variations importantes du niveau d'énergie des électrons dans un atome.

Spanish

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