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The discussion revolves around the LS coupling scheme in atomic physics, exploring its principles, implications, and specific cases such as the hydrogen atom. Participants seek clarification on the workings of LS coupling and its relevance to atomic spectra.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests an explanation of how the LS coupling scheme works.
  • Another participant introduces the Clebsch-Gordan theorem, suggesting a connection to the topic.
  • A third participant describes LS coupling as arising from the interaction of the electron's magnetic moment with the magnetic field from orbital motion, noting its contribution to the fine structure of atomic spectra and referencing Dirac's equation.
  • A fourth participant questions why the electron in the ground state of a hydrogen atom does not experience LS coupling.

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The discussion includes multiple viewpoints and questions, with no consensus reached on the specifics of LS coupling or its application to the hydrogen atom.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not fully explored the implications of the Clebsch-Gordan theorem in relation to LS coupling, and the reasons behind the lack of LS coupling in the hydrogen atom's ground state remain unresolved.

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can anyone explain to me how the LS coupling scheme work? thanks
 
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What do you know about the theorem of Clebsch-Gordan...?

Daniel.
 
Briefly, in atomic physics, LS or spin-orbit coupling comes from the interaction of the electron's magnetic moment with the magnetic field generated by the orbital motion. A rigorous approach to the LS coupling starts with Dirac's Eq., and shows that the coupling is of order v/c. Thus, typically LS coupling effects contribute to the fine structure of atomic spectra. Working out the details of LS coupling energy shifts will stretch your angular momentum chops, considerably.
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Reilly Atkinson
 
Why electron of Hydrogen atom in ground state does not experience LS coupling
 

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