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atomic structure [ə′täm·ik ′strək·chər] (atomic physics) The arrangement of the parts of an atom, which consists of a massive, positively charged nucleus surrounded by a cloud of electrons arranged in orbits describable in terms of quantum mechanics. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The core ideas profiled address topics in evolution and the emergence of complexity, DNA and genetics, energy, entropy, the atomic structure of matter, symmetry, quantum theory, curved space-time, the expanding universe, and mathematics. The hydrogen atom is the most basic atom from the point of view of atomic structure theory. The lab also features an even more powerful device that permits students to examine small groups of atoms to analyze how a material's atomic structure changes when it is subjected to cosmic forces. |
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