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energy state [′en·ər·jē ‚stāt] (quantum mechanics) An eigenstate of the energy (Hamiltonian) operator, so that the energy has a definite stationary value. Also known as eigenstate; energy eigenstate; quantum state; stationary state. 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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| A material fluoresces after light or some other form of energy excites its electrons enough to push them to a higher energy state. All energy sources must be brought to a zero energy state. Since the lowest free energy state for magnesium is magnesium oxide, the magnesium arid magnesium sulfide are constantly looking to react with something from which it can obtain oxygen. |
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