Weisskopf–Wigner theory

GPTKB entity

Statements (19)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:quantum_field_theory
gptkbp:appliesTo two-level quantum systems
gptkbp:describes spontaneous emission
decay of unstable quantum states
gptkbp:explains exponential decay law
gptkbp:field quantum mechanics
gptkbp:form gptkb:time-dependent_perturbation_theory
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Weisskopf–Wigner theory
gptkbp:predicts lifetime of excited states
line broadening in spectra
gptkbp:proposedBy gptkb:Eugene_Wigner
gptkb:Victor_Weisskopf
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Fermi's_golden_rule
quantum electrodynamics
gptkbp:usedIn atomic physics
quantum optics
gptkbp:yearProposed 1930
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Victor_Weisskopf
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4