Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers
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Chapter 4, Problem 31P
(a)
To determine
The smallest radius for the muon in a hydrogen atom.
(b)
To determine
The binding energy of the muon in the ground state
(c)
To determine
The series limit of the wavelength for the first three series.
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A muonic atom consists of a muon (mass m = 106 MeV/c2 and charge q = -e) in place of an electron. For the muon in a hydrogen atom, what is
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A general expression for the energy levels of oneelectron atoms and ions is
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It is possible that a muon be captured by a proton to form a muonic atom. A muon is identic to an electron, except when your mass, which is m = 105.7 MeV/c^2. What ia the smallest wave length for a Lyman series for this atom? Give your answer in pm.
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