In Quantum Mechanics, does time elapse in the process of an electron absorbing

  • Thread starter Thread starter kindaconda
  • Start date Start date
K

kindaconda

Guest
the energy of a photon? Does QED predict that the electron absorbs a photon instantly AND changes energy states instantly?
Thanks for any serious responses.
 
If there was a time delay, there would be an intermediate state. Quantum leaps don't allow for glissando.
 
Back
Top