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Please tell me what's their meaning?
The Zeeman effect is a phenomenon in which the spectral lines of an atom or molecule split into multiple lines when exposed to a magnetic field. This splitting occurs because the energy levels of the atom or molecule are affected by the presence of the magnetic field.
The Stark effect is a phenomenon in which the energy levels of an atom or molecule are split into multiple levels when exposed to an electric field. This splitting is caused by the interaction between the electric field and the charged particles within the atom or molecule.
The main difference between the Zeeman and Stark effects is the type of field that causes the splitting of energy levels. The Zeeman effect is caused by a magnetic field, while the Stark effect is caused by an electric field. Additionally, the Zeeman effect splits spectral lines into multiple lines, while the Stark effect splits energy levels into multiple levels.
The Zeeman and Stark effects have various applications in different fields of science. In astronomy, they are used to study the magnetic fields of stars and galaxies. In physics, they are used to study the structure and properties of atoms and molecules. In chemistry, they are used to determine the electronic structure of molecules. They also have applications in technology, such as in the development of lasers and other optical devices.
The Zeeman effect was discovered by Dutch physicist Pieter Zeeman in 1896. The Stark effect was discovered by German physicist Johannes Stark in 1913. Both of these scientists were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for their contributions to the understanding of atomic and molecular structure.