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Electrons in atoms move in continuous elliptical trajectories governed by classical mechanics rather than fixed quantized orbits, and the discrete nature of atomic spectra arises from the indivisibility of photons rather than instantaneous quantum transitions. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONTRADICTORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.CHALLENGES_CONSENSUS.

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This work aims to challenge traditional views on fixed electron orbits and the nature of photon interactions in atomic physics.

May 16, 2026Open Access

On the Essence of Electron Motion Without Fixed Orbits and Energy Quantization of Photon Radiation

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JYJiaqing Yan

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Demonstrates new insights on electron motion and photon interactions in atoms, suggesting continuous energy behavior.

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This work aims to challenge traditional views on fixed electron orbits and the nature of photon interactions in atomic physics.
Re-evaluated electron movement in atoms, abandoning fixed orbits and quantum transitions.
Analyzed electron trajectories under classical mechanics, focusing on the effects of inertia and energy changes.
Developed a new model unifying macroscopic and microscopic motion principles.
Electrons move in elliptical trajectories due to inertia, not fixed orbits.
Photons are emitted or absorbed as whole units, leading to discrete energy transitions.
Both emissions and absorptions reflect smooth energy changes rather than instantaneous transitions.

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Jiaqing Yan (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a080b4ea487c87a6a40d789 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20173641

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