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  • #16
    Of course, I'm assuming the galaxy's XY plane is the one on which the spiral is located (And that the galaxy has orbitals, which is a bit more far fetched).
    Indifference is Bliss

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    • #17
      Why do you think that the distribution function is coordinate dependent? You can place an electron in whatever eigenstate of orbital angular momentum you'd like in whatever parametrization is most convenient
      12-17-10 Mohamed Bouazizi NEVER FORGET
      Stadtluft Macht Frei
      Killing it is the new killing it
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      • #18
        Yeah, you can't do that with planets!
        “As a lifelong member of the Columbia Business School community, I adhere to the principles of truth, integrity, and respect. I will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do.”
        "Capitalism ho!"

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        • #19
          I read about that in "Horton Hears a Who"...

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          • #20
            Originally posted by KrazyHorse View Post
            Why do you think that the distribution function is coordinate dependent? You can place an electron in whatever eigenstate of orbital angular momentum you'd like in whatever parametrization is most convenient
            Hmm.. when I said 2P I was referring to 2P0, which is usually drawn along an (arbitrary, I know) z axis.
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            • #21
              Originally posted by DaShi View Post
              Yeah, you can't do that with planets!
              What about stars?
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              • #22
                Only neutron stars.
                “As a lifelong member of the Columbia Business School community, I adhere to the principles of truth, integrity, and respect. I will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do.”
                "Capitalism ho!"

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                • #23
                  Where are the electron and proton stars, anyway?
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                  • #24
                    They decayed eons ago.
                    “As a lifelong member of the Columbia Business School community, I adhere to the principles of truth, integrity, and respect. I will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do.”
                    "Capitalism ho!"

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                    • #25
                      Originally posted by N35t0r View Post
                      Hmm.. when I said 2P I was referring to 2P0, which is usually drawn along an (arbitrary, I know) z axis.
                      And the point is that arbitrariness. That's a function of the measurement you did to place the electron into its eigenstate
                      12-17-10 Mohamed Bouazizi NEVER FORGET
                      Stadtluft Macht Frei
                      Killing it is the new killing it
                      Ultima Ratio Regum

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                      • #26
                        I don't place electrons mainly to avoid having to measure that.
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