Consider a particle with charge q, mass m, and spin s, in a uniform magnetic field B

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Consider a particle with charge q, mass m, and spin s, in a uniform magnetic field B0. The vector potential can be chosen as

(a) Verify that this vector potential produces a uniform magnetic field B0.
(b) Show that the Hamiltonian can be written

where ϒ0 = q/2m is the gyromagnetic ratio for orbital motion.

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Introduction To Quantum Mechanics

ISBN: 9781107189638

3rd Edition

Authors: David J. Griffiths, Darrell F. Schroeter

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