Chapter 16, Problem 16.14E

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The Lande $g$ factor of a hypothetical ${}^{\text{3}}{\text{S}}_{\text{0}}$ term is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The change in energy $\left(\Delta E\right)$ of the state depends on the strength of the magnetic field $\left(B\right)$ and the z-component quantum number $\left(M_L\right)$ in the presence of magnetic field. The expression for the change in energy $\left(\Delta E\right)$ is written below.

$\Delta E={\text{μ}}_B\cdot M_L\cdot B$

The value of $\left(M_L\right)$ can be positive, negative or zero. Hence, the change in energy $\left(\Delta E\right)$ can be positive, negative or zero. The change in energy $\left(\Delta E\right)$ of the state is equal to the amount of splitting

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The reason why need never worry about this unusual value is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The change in energy $\left(\Delta E\right)$ of the state depends on the strength of the magnetic field $\left(B\right)$ and the z-component quantum number $\left(M_L\right)$ in the presence of magnetic field. The expression for the change in energy $\left(\Delta E\right)$ is written below.

$\Delta E={\text{μ}}_B\cdot M_L\cdot B$

The value of $\left(M_L\right)$ can be positive, negative or zero. Hence, the change in energy $\left(\Delta E\right)$ can be positive, negative or zero. The change in energy $\left(\Delta E\right)$ of the state is equal to the amount of splitting