Author(s)

Koshun Suto

Chudai-Ji Temple, Isesaki, Japan.

The energy levels of a hydrogen atom, derived by Bohr, are known to be approximations. This is because the classical quantum theory of Bohr does not take the theory of relativity into account. In this paper, the kinetic energy and momentum of an electron in a hydrogen atom are treated relativistically. A clearer argument is developed while also referring to papers published in the past. The energy levels of a hydrogen atom predicted by this paper almost match the theoretical values of Bohr. It is difficult to experimentally distinguish the two. However, this paper predicts the existence of an n = 0 energy level that cannot be predicted even with Dirac’s relativistic quantum mechanics. The only quantum number treated in this paper is n. This point falls far short of a finished quantum mechanics. However, even in discussion at the level of this paper, it can be concluded that quantum mechanics is an incomplete theory.

Einstein’s Energy-Momentum Relationship, Relativistic Kinetic Energy, n = 0 Energy Level, Dirac’s Relativistic Wave Equation

Suto, K. (2020) The Incompleteness of Quantum Mechanics Demonstrated by Considerations of Relativistic Kinetic Energy. Journal of Applied Mathematics and Physics, 8, 210-217. doi: 10.4236/jamp.2020.82016.