
What do they mean that energy is quantized? - Physics Forums
Aug 24, 2013 · Energy is described as "quantized" because it exists in discrete packets called photons, with each photon carrying a specific amount of energy determined by its wavelength. …
Understanding Quantized Values - Learn Examples & Concepts
Oct 23, 2006 · Quantized values refer to discrete quantities that can only exist in specific amounts, such as whole numbers versus real numbers. Examples include photons as the …
How can energy be quantized with E=hv - Physics Forums
Sep 18, 2009 · Quantum oscillator levels are quantized and the energy differences are just n*hv. Such oscillators are permanently coupled to charges. When an electron changes its level in an …
Help Understanding "Energy Levels" in "Particle in a Box"
Oct 20, 2009 · In quantum mechanics, energy is discrete (quantized): that is, a particle can have only certain values of energy and intermediate values of energy are forbidden.
What does the definition the energy is not continuous mean?
Nov 22, 2013 · This is a common misconception. In general not energy but action is quantized. Yep. Its not a definition, if it is continuous, or discrete, is dictated by the differential equation …
How did Millikan show the electron charge to be quantized?
Oct 16, 2007 · Millikan demonstrated the quantization of electron charge through his oil drop experiment, where he measured the charge on tiny oil droplets suspended between charged …
Why is angular momentum quantized? - Physics Forums
Oct 30, 2007 · Hello Everybody. I wanted to find a good explanation for "Why is angular momentum quantized?" but I found a lot of explanations most of them includes math. Could …
Quantized Field: Definition & Meaning - Physics Forums
Sep 1, 2007 · In physics, something similar happens. For example, it turns out that energy levels of e.g. an electron in a the hydrogen atom are quantized, that is, such an electron cannot have …
What does it mean to be 'quantized'? • Physics Forums
Aug 11, 2007 · This means that if something is quantized, it cannot be broken down indefinitely, as there is a smallest unit that defines it. The discussion highlights confusion around the …
Quantum Mechanics in Spacetime: Is it Discrete? • Physics Forums
Nov 12, 2018 · With continuous spacetime you wind up with discrete energy levels, which is the quantized aspect. Thanks Dale, but don't discrete energy levels require a discrete fabric, in …