kvantnumber
The term *kvantnummer* (Dutch for "quantum number") refers to a set of numerical values in quantum mechanics that describe the unique quantum state of a particle, such as an electron in an atom. These numbers arise from solving the Schrödinger equation, which governs the behavior of quantum systems, and provide discrete, quantized values rather than continuous ranges.
In atomic physics, the principal quantum number (*n*) determines the energy level and average distance of an
In molecular and solid-state physics, additional quantum numbers, such as the vibrational quantum number (*v*) and
Kvantnummers are fundamental in quantum chemistry and spectroscopy, where they help explain phenomena like electron transitions,