How Do You Derive the Hyperfine Hamiltonian from Magnetic Moments and Fields?

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The discussion focuses on deriving the hyperfine Hamiltonian, specifically starting from the equation \(\hat{H}_H_F = -\hat{\mu}_N \cdot \hat{B_L}\), where \(\hat{\mu}_N\) represents the magnetic moment of the nucleus and \(\hat{B_L}\) is the magnetic field generated by the pion's motion around the nucleon. The equation for the magnetic field is provided as \(\hat{B_L} = \frac{\mu_0e}{4\pi r^3}\vec{r} \times \vec{v}\). Participants share their attempts at formulating the Hamiltonian, with one user expressing uncertainty about the next steps after arriving at \(\hat{H}_{hf} = g_n \mu_n \frac{\vec{I}}{\hbar}\cdot \frac{-\mu_0e}{4\pi r^3} \times V\). References to Wikipedia for hyperfine structure derivation are also mentioned.

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Homework Statement



Derive the hyperfine Hamiltonian starting from [tex]\hat{H}_H_F = -\hat{\mu}_N \cdot \hat{B_L}[/tex]. Where [tex]\hat{\mu}_N[/tex] is the magnetic moment of the nucleus and
[tex]\hat{B_L}[/tex] is the magnetic field created by the pion’s motion around the nucleon. Write down the Hamiltonian in the form [tex]\hat{H}_H_F = ... \vec{I} \cdot \vec{L}[/tex].

Homework Equations



[tex]\hat{B_L} = \frac{\mu_0e}{4\pi r^3}\vec{r} \times \vec{v}[/tex]

The Attempt at a Solution



Okay, I have tried putting everything together, and so far I currently have:

[tex]\hat{H}_{hf} = g_n \mu_n \frac{\vec{I}}{\hbar}\cdot \frac{-\mu_0e}{4\pi r^3} \times V[/tex]

but I am not sure where to go from here. Any suggestions?

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Thanks for the linkj.

I was koooking through my notes as suggested in the script, and they have a different version, my notes have [tex]\hat{H}_{HF} = -\hat{\mu}_N\hat{B}_j[/tex]

the notes then go on to say that Bj is parallel to j

is this useful?
 

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