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What is fine structure?
What is fine structure?
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fine_structure
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In atomic physics, the fine structure describes the splitting of the spectral lines of atoms due to first order relativistic corrections.
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Short answer:
In atomic physics, the fine structure describes the splitting of the spectral lines of atoms due to first order relativistic corrections.
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