The spin-orbit effect removes a symmetry in the hydrogen atom potential, splitting the energy levels. (a) Considering

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The spin-orbit effect removes a symmetry in the hydrogen atom potential, splitting the energy levels. 

(a) Considering the state with n = 4, write down in spectroscopic notation the identification of each state and list them in order of increasing energy. 

(b) If a weak external magnetic field is applied to the atoms, into how many levels will each state in (a) be split?

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Modern Physics

ISBN: 9781429250788

6th Edition

Authors: Paul A. Tipler, Ralph Llewellyn

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