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Can anyone explain why the energy levels separate as a result of spin-orbit coupling?
Also, what determines the *new* number of "sub-levels" which are obtain after the original energy levels are separated as a result of spin-orbit coupling?
Please give examples, if you want, using the hydrogen, helium and lithium atoms (all of which are assumed to be in the ground state).
Also, what determines the *new* number of "sub-levels" which are obtain after the original energy levels are separated as a result of spin-orbit coupling?
Please give examples, if you want, using the hydrogen, helium and lithium atoms (all of which are assumed to be in the ground state).