2002/02/19 by A. K. Aringazin
Physics and Astronomy · #physics.chem-ph #physics.atm-clus
published as Hadronic J. 24 (2001) 395-434 · 39 pages, 19 figures
arxiv created 2002/02/19 · arxiv updated 2009/12/01
In this paper we overview some results on the hydrogen atom in external static uniform magnetic fields. We focus on the case of very strong magnetic field, B>>B0=2.3x109 Gauss, use various approximate models and, particularly, in the adiabatic approximation have calculated exactly the integral defining the effective potential. This potential appears to be finite at z=0. Our consideration of the problem of highly magnetized atoms and molecules is motivated by the recently developed MagneGas technology by Santilli (http://www.magnegas.com). The ground state electron charge distribution of the hydrogen atom in an intense magnetic field is of a toroidal form, in agreement with that studied by Santilli. This physical picture is at the foundation of the new chemical species of magnecules proposed by Santilli.