Question: Calculate the energy difference due to the spinorbit coupling between the levels P 3/2 and P 1/2 for n = 2 and n = 3

Calculate the energy difference due to the spin–orbit coupling between the levels P3/2 and P1/2 for n = 2 and n = 3 for the hydrogen atom [Rhc=13.6 eV].

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