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Atomic physics is the field of physics that studies atoms as an isolated system of electrons and an atomic nucleus. It is primarily concerned with the arrangement of electrons around the nucleus and the processes by which these arrangements change. This includes ions as well as neutral atoms and, unless otherwise stated, for the purposes of this discussion it should be assumed that the term atom includes ions.

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Reason for exponentially(?) decreasing atomic radius

The cycles of rise/fall you see are a reason the periodic table is called ... periodic. At the core of atoms is a nucleus, which attracts (because it has a positive charge) negative charges, electron …
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Removing electron from inner shell of an atom

Yes, a photoelectric transition (usually with incident X-rays) can eject an inner electron; Ag X-ray absorption The highest-energy sharp edge is the onset of 1S electron ejection, and at/near the edge …
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Where do gamma ray photons come from?

Photons are created by charges changing orbital state, or being accelerated. In an atom, this can mean electrons making a transition between energy levels (and that is where most visible light, and …
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Absorbtion of photon

An unperturbed atom is unlikely to absorb a photon which does not correspond to an available excited energy level for an electron. It is unlikely because Heisenberg's uncertainty principle sets time …
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