Understanding the Zeeman Effect Interaction

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The Zeeman effect interaction is zero when the orbital angular momentum quantum number l equals 0, as this results in only ml = 0. The interaction also depends on the external magnetic field (B), specifically being zero when B = 0. The discussion clarifies that the original question pertained to the values of orbital angular momentum for which the Zeeman effect is null. Therefore, the conclusion is that the Zeeman effect interaction is zero for l = 0. Understanding these conditions is crucial for analyzing the Zeeman effect in quantum mechanics.
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When is Zeeman effect interaction 0?

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I was thinking that when l=0, then Zeeman effect interaction should be 0 because when l =0, we only have ml = 0. So, zeeman effect interaction should be zero.
I haven't understood this whole thing, so, I am not sure.
 
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What external quantity does it depend on?
 
It depends on magnetic field (B).
 
Right! So for what value of field is there no effect?
 
for B = 0 since, del E = \muB * ml * B

actually, I think I didn't write the whole question. So, I am sorry for that, the question was for what values of the orbital angular momentum is the Zeeman effect zero. So, my first answer is correct. thanks for the help =)
 
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