In reply to Eric Walker's message of Wed, 13 Aug 2014 20:13:49 -0700: Hi, [snip] >On Wed, Aug 13, 2014 at 2:48 PM, <[email protected]> wrote: > >Why wouldn't the extra energy be lost again when the electron eventually >> returns >> to a higher orbital? (Since it would have to escape the strong force >> again.) >> > >Electrons don't feel the strong force. (Although are affected by Coulomb >attraction.) > >Eric
I'm aware of that, however if you check Jones' original post, you will see that I picked up his "ball" and ran with it. The implication was, "even if what you say is true, then...." Regards, Robin van Spaandonk http://rvanspaa.freehostia.com/project.html

