Electronic transitions for natrium atom

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The discussion revolves around electronic transitions for the sodium (natrium) atom, specifically focusing on the completeness of a diagram representing these transitions. The original poster is seeking clarification on which transitions may be missing from their scheme as pointed out by their teacher.

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  • Participants are examining the rules for allowed transitions, specifically questioning the criteria used to determine which transitions are marked in the original poster's diagram. There is a focus on identifying states in the diagram that lack transitions.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants providing insights into the potential shortcomings of the original poster's diagram. Some guidance has been offered regarding the identification of states without transitions, and a specific number of unmarked transitions has been suggested for consideration.

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There is mention of specific rules regarding changes in angular momentum and spin, which may influence the allowed transitions. The original poster's diagram appears to have significant omissions based on the feedback received.

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Hi! I am writting my labbraport on electronspektrum for natrium atom.
Here is my electronic transitions but the teacher says that there are some transitions missing...have no clue which ones they might be...can someone explain to me what is he talking about? which are the missing electronical transitions which are not marked on my scheme?

my scheme:


thanks
 

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Well, what rules did you use to determine which transitions are allowed and which ones aren't?
 
[tex]\Delta l=+1,-1[/tex]
[tex]\Delta S=0[/tex]
 
OK, well, for starters, there are several states in your diagram which have no transitions at all. That implies that an electron in that state would be stuck there permanently - but hopefully that doesn't seem right to you. Start by looking at those.

For what it's worth, unless I miscounted (which is certainly a possibility), there are 29 transitions allowed by your rules that you haven't indicated in your diagram.
 

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