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Can someone explain to me why normal Zeeman effect splits spectral line into three components and not into 4, 5 or any other number?
Yes.misko said:Is this correct?
Yes.misko said:This formula you gave me, it is valid only for normal Zeeman effect right? I mean g-factor is 1 in the formula which applies to singlet states with total spin equal to zero.
The normal Zeeman effect contains three components because it involves the splitting of spectral lines in the presence of a magnetic field. The three components correspond to the three possible orientations of the electron spin relative to the magnetic field: parallel, antiparallel, and perpendicular.
The normal Zeeman effect occurs due to the interaction between the magnetic moment of an atom or molecule and an external magnetic field. This interaction causes the energy levels of the atom or molecule to split, resulting in the three observed components in the spectral lines.
The number of components in the normal Zeeman effect is determined by the allowed orientations of the electron spin relative to the magnetic field. Since the electron spin can only be parallel, antiparallel, or perpendicular to the magnetic field, there are only three possible energy levels and therefore three components in the spectral lines.
The strength of the magnetic field affects the normal Zeeman effect by determining the amount of energy splitting between the components. The greater the strength of the magnetic field, the larger the energy splitting and the further apart the components will be in the spectral lines.
Yes, the normal Zeeman effect can be observed in all atoms and molecules that possess a non-zero magnetic moment and are placed in an external magnetic field. However, the magnitude of the effect may vary depending on the specific properties of the atom or molecule.