Alisha Vira edited The_discrete_energy_levels_can__.tex  over 8 years ago

Commit id: 0733326f6c35a8b827366945f9d8ed05ad235e01

deletions | additions      

       

[The discrete energy levels can be explained by elastic and inelastic collisions between the electrons and the neon or argon atoms. When the accelerating voltage applied to the cathode is above a certain point, the Franck-Hertz experiment found that there are no longer only elastic collisions. The inelastic collisions occur once the electron has enough energy to excite the atom.] <-- should i remove?  The distance the electron travels before colliding with an atom and exciting it is called the mean free path.  More stuff to discuss??  \begin{itemize}  \item mean free path