The Hydrodynamic Nature of the Photoelectric Effect: Planck's Constant as Space Viscosity within the v_L Model
Artem Leliavyn
Abstract
Abstract: The Hydrodynamic Nature of the Photoelectric Effect — Planck's Constant as Space Viscosity within the $v_L$ Model This paper extends the Space Flow Hydrodynamic Model ($v_L$) to quantum phenomena, offering a deterministic physical foundation for quantum mechanics through the principles of fluid dynamics. The research proposes that the photoelectric effect is not a stochastic occurrence, but a direct mechanical consequence of an electron overcoming the local spatial absorption flow ($v_L$) generated by the atomic nucleus. Key Theoretical Insights: Planck's Constant as Viscosity: A central thesis of this study is that Planck's constant ($h$) represents the dynamic viscosity of the spatial medium. In this framework, $h$ acts as the physical coefficient of spatial resistance against which all quantum interactions occur. Hydrodynamic Escape Mechanism: To eject an electron, an external impulse (photon) must provide sufficient energy to counteract the hydrodynamic "suction" or inflow pressure of the nucleus. The work function is thus redefined as the energy required to break the laminar flow of the spatial medium at the electron's nodal position. Threshold Frequency: Photoemission is reinterpreted as a "shockwave frequency" high enough to displace an electron node from its resonant spatial inflow. Physical Interpretation: The model treats "empty space" as a superfluid with a specific, measurable dynamic viscosity ($\eta \approx 6.626 \times 10^{-34}$ Pa·s). This approach provides a tangible alternative to "action at a distance," replacing it with the measurable, local dynamics of space absorption and flow. Conclusion: By deriving quantum constants from fluid dynamics, the $v_L$ model provides a bridge between classical mechanics and quantum theory. This framework suggests that the laws governing atomic structures and stellar systems are identical, differing only in the scale of the spatial flow harmonics.