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Does the shape of atomic orbital changes when exposed to electric or magnetic field?
This is incorrect. See, e.g., https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetic_dipole_transitionnewjerseyrunner said:No magnetic field in everyday experience changes their shape in any non-negligible way.
Yes. In the link I provided above, none of the terms in the Hamiltonian are required to be time dependent. Think about the motion of a free electron in a static B field, then add a 1/r potential for the nucleus. In fact, even without the electron's spin, you get coupling between the magnetic field generated by the electron's orbital angular momentum and the B field (assuming L≠0).newjerseyrunner said:Does this apply to a static field?
Electric and magnetic fields can cause changes in the shape and energy levels of atomic orbitals. In the presence of an electric field, the electron distribution within an orbital may shift, resulting in a distorted shape. Magnetic fields, on the other hand, can cause the splitting of orbitals into different energy levels, known as the Zeeman effect.
Understanding how electric and magnetic fields affect atomic orbitals is crucial in many fields of science, such as chemistry, physics, and materials science. It allows us to explain and predict the behavior of atoms and molecules in different environments, and also plays a crucial role in the development of technologies such as MRI machines.
Electric and magnetic fields are closely related, as they are both forms of electromagnetic radiation. The strength and direction of an electric field can determine the strength and direction of a magnetic field, and vice versa. In the context of atomic orbitals, both fields can interact with the charged particles within the atom, resulting in changes to the orbitals.
Yes, electric and magnetic fields can be used to manipulate atomic orbitals. This is known as field manipulation or field control, and it involves applying external fields to atoms or molecules to change their electronic and magnetic properties. This has potential applications in fields such as quantum computing and nanotechnology.
Yes, there are other factors that can affect atomic orbitals, such as the presence of other atoms or molecules, temperature, and pressure. These factors can alter the electron distribution within the atom, resulting in changes to the shape and energy levels of the orbitals. Additionally, the nuclear charge and number of electrons in an atom also play a significant role in determining the properties of atomic orbitals.