Does Einsteins coefficient for spontaneous emission depend on energy difference?

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The Einstein coefficient for spontaneous emission, denoted as A, does not depend on the energy difference between the two energy levels. The coefficient for stimulated emission, denoted as B, is also independent of this energy difference. This conclusion is established in the context of quantum mechanics and the principles governing atomic transitions.

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Hi..

Does the Einstein's coefficient for spontaneous emission B depend upon the energy difference between the two levels?
 
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The coefficient for spontaneous emission is A. B is for stimulated.

But in either case: Nope, it does not depend on the energy difference.
 

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