Quantum Jumps - What Is It?

A, you can look at david's edge question answer on what scientific idea needs to be retired. And just guggle that quantum jump, David duch, and you will find some really interesting material there. A, let's keep going. There are many ways in which it can happen, but the simplest is this. Consider the simple possible case, an atom absorbs a photon including all its energy. This energy transfer does not take place instantaneously. Forget anything that you may have read about quantum jumps. They're a myth.