What do they mean that energy is quantized? - Physics Forums
Aug 24, 2013 · One participant points out that the term "quantized" is often conflated with "discrete," suggesting that quantization encompasses a broader concept. Another participant emphasizes the …
Understanding Quantized Values - Learn Examples & Concepts
Oct 23, 2006 · Quantized values refer to discrete quantities that cannot be subdivided beyond a certain limit, as discussed in the forum. Examples include photons as the smallest units of light, atoms as …
Is the kinetic energy of a particle quantized? - Physics Forums
Jul 19, 2018 · Some believe it is quantized under certain conditions, while others maintain that it is not quantized for free particles or in specific scenarios. Discussions involve assumptions about …
The temperature is also quantized? - Physics Forums
Jul 20, 2007 · The analysis concludes that temperature is a statistical average quantity for a large number of particles, and thus does not possess quantized values, despite the quantization of …
Why Is It Called Space Quantization in Quantum Mechanics?
Apr 3, 2011 · Finally, if it is "just" the angular momentum projection that's quantized, why is it called space quantization? Is this some sort of mild misnomer, or are the implications of angular momentum …
If light is quantized, why are EM spectrum and Blackbody spectrum ...
Mar 16, 2011 · If light is quantized, and is given out in packets, why are the EM wave spectrum and the black body spectrum continuous? I am very confused, can someone offer some explanation? Any …
Energy of free particle not quantized? - Physics Forums
Apr 18, 2012 · Energy is not quantized in this case because the free particle does not represent a possible physical state. Rather, it is a useful description in the study of one dimensional scattering. …
Why is angular momentum quantized? - Physics Forums
Oct 30, 2007 · The discussion revolves around the question of why angular momentum is quantized, with participants seeking philosophical explanations rather than mathematical ones. The scope …
What does it mean to be 'quantized'? • Physics Forums
Aug 11, 2007 · The discussion revolves around the concept of "quantization" in quantum physics, particularly focusing on what it means for objects or entities to be quantized. The original poster …
No explanation of quantized charge from U (1)? - Physics Forums
Oct 29, 2011 · So, the electric-charge quantization problem is the conflict between the observed (quantized) values of the electric charge and the theoretically unconstrained continuum of allowable …