Hooke's atom en · NOUN
Etymology
The harmonic potential used to describe the electron-nucleus interaction is a consequence of Hooke's law.
Meanings
- (qualifier:quantum mechanics) An artificial helium-like atom where the Coulombic electron-nucleus interaction potential is replaced by a harmonic potential.
Forms
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| Hooke's atoms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |