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Waves in Astrophysical Discs and the Energy Levels of Hydrogen
45:41 - 51:16 (05:35)
This episode discusses how waves behave in astrophysical discs and their similarity to wave functions of particles. Additionally, the episode touches upon a calculation tool for hydrogen energy levels.
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The gravitational interaction between an infinite number of concentric circles becomes the Schrodinger equation, bridging the gap between the interactions between large scale objects and the quantum world.
45:41 - 47:27 (01:46)
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The gravitational interaction between an infinite number of concentric circles becomes the Schrodinger equation, bridging the gap between the interactions between large scale objects and the quantum world.
ChapterWaves in Astrophysical Discs and the Energy Levels of Hydrogen
Episode#201 – Konstantin Batygin: Planet 9 and the Edge of Our Solar System
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The behavior of waves in astrophysical discs can be likened to the wave functions of particles and provides a useful tool for calculations, particularly in understanding the behavior of these discs between a few orbits and their entire lifetime.
47:27 - 49:54 (02:26)
Summary
The behavior of waves in astrophysical discs can be likened to the wave functions of particles and provides a useful tool for calculations, particularly in understanding the behavior of these discs between a few orbits and their entire lifetime.
ChapterWaves in Astrophysical Discs and the Energy Levels of Hydrogen
Episode#201 – Konstantin Batygin: Planet 9 and the Edge of Our Solar System
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Discs are a common occurrence in the universe due to the rotation caused by gravity.
49:54 - 51:16 (01:22)
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Discs are a common occurrence in the universe due to the rotation caused by gravity. The discs can be made up of various materials such as gas or solid objects, such as the rings of Saturn composed of ice cubes.