Journal of Longdong University

Quantum-theory Treatment of Zeeman Effect

Lei Guang-peng

Published Jan 1, 2009• 0 citations

Abstract

This paper takes the viewpoint of Quantum Mechanics to explain the splitting of energy level and spectral line.On the basis of the result of Zeeman Effect experimental and from the angle of electron spin,it presents the rightness by using L(L+1),S(S+1),J(J+1)to replace L2 、S2 、J2 respectively in Lande g-factor,and compares with the normal and abnormal Zeeman effect according to Lande g-factor value to reveal their differences and relations.

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