On optical transmittance of ultra diluted gas

TL;DR

This paper introduces a quantum-based model for optical transmittance of ultra diluted gases, predicting higher transmittance than classical models and suggesting new experimental and astrophysical implications.

Contribution

It presents a novel quantum model incorporating wave function spreading to explain optical transmittance in ultra diluted gases, extending classical laws.

Findings

Quantum effects significantly increase transmittance predictions.

The classical Beer-Lambert law is derived within the model's framework.

Proposes experiments to test quantum effects in gas transmittance.

Abstract

The paper proposes a model of optical transmittance of ultra diluted gas taking into account gas particles non-locality, the quantum effect of wave function spreading derived from solving the Schr\"odinger equation for a free particle. A significant increase in the transmittance of such gas is envisaged as compared to the classical predictions. Some quantitative and qualitative consequences of the model are indicated and falsifying experiments are proposed. The classic Beer-Lambert law equation within range of its applicability is derived from the model. Remarks to some astrophysical phenomena and possible interpretations of Quantum Mechanics are made. An experiment consistent with the predictions of this model is referenced.