# Zeeman effect

1. Nov 2, 2008

### tan90

1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data

When is Zeeman effect interaction 0?

2. Relevant equations

3. The attempt at a solution

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.

2. Nov 3, 2008

### marcusl

What external quantity does it depend on?

3. Nov 3, 2008

### tan90

It depends on magnetic field (B).

4. Nov 4, 2008

### marcusl

Right! So for what value of field is there no effect?

5. Nov 4, 2008

### tan90

for B = 0 since, del E = $$\mu$$B * 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 =)

Know someone interested in this topic? Share this thread via Reddit, Google+, Twitter, or Facebook

Have something to add?