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The programme examines the way in which quantum theory can predict the behaviour of isolated atoms and the binding of atoms to form molecules.
The programme examines the way in which quantum theory can predict the behaviour of isolated atoms and the binding of atoms to form molecules.
| Module code and title: | SM351, Quantum theory and atomic structure |
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| Item code: | SM351; 11 |
| First transmission date: | 14-10-1974 |
| Published: | 1974 |
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| Duration: | 00:24:00 |
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| Producer: | Edward Smith |
| Contributors: | Alan Durrant; Tom B Smith |
| Publisher: | BBC Open University |
| Keyword(s): | Atom size; Atomic binding; Hartree method; Hydrogen ion; Isolated atom behaviour; Periodic table; Stable molecule configurations |
| Footage description: | Tom Smith introduces the programme. Smith, with a periodic table, discusses the evidence for shell structure in the elements of the table. He presents a simple model for shell structure based on the Bohr model and the hydrogen wave function. Smith uses a blackboard as graphic aid. Smith considers two possible models for the size of atoms based on the Bohr - like shell model. He uses several graphic aids. Smith contrasts the data from the two models with experimental evidence for size of atoms. Alan Durrant reviews the Hartree theory of multi-electron atoms in an attempt to formulate a more reliable model for atomic size which will agree with experimental evidence. He uses several graphic aids and compares the model's predictions with experimental results. Tom Smith starts discussion on the way atoms combine to form stable structures. Using graphic boards he constructs a Hamiltonian for the H2 + system and separates out the centre of mass motion. Alan Durrant uses the H2 + Hamiltonian to examine the ground state energy of the system. He draws a graph to illustrate his points. Durrant looks at the eigenfunctions of the Hamiltonian ion. He uses a graphics board as an aid. Tom Smith sums up. |
| Master spool number: | 6HT/71459 |
| Production number: | 00525_1148 |
| Videofinder number: | 1051 |
| Available to public: | no |
