Atomic model based on semi-classical theory

Colm T O'Sullivan

The role of “semi-classical” (Bohr–Sommerfeld) and “semi-quantum-mechanical” (atomic orbital) models in the context of the teaching of atomic theory is considered. It is suggested that an appropriate treatment of such models can serve as a useful adjunct to quantum mechanical study of atomic systems.

Jacques Moret‐Bailly, J -L Monnot

The stochastic electrodynamics (SED) or neoclassical electrodynamics (NED) explains a lot of optical experiments from the hypothesis that a stochastic electromagnetic field exists, equivalent to the half quantum per mode of quantum electrodynamics; we show that, in a semi-classical theory, this field must be introduced for coherence; we propose a non-linear classical model of the interaction between an atom and an electromagnetic field, to build a semi-classical theory.

Ian M. Torrens

S. Swain

Formally exact solutions to the quantum and semi-classical models of a single atom interacting with a single-field mode in the dipole approximation are compared. It is shown that the quantum results tend to the semi-classical ones in the limit n to infinity , in disagreement with the results of Chang and Stehle (1971).

Harald Friedrich