Landé g-factor
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The Landé g-factor is a dimensionless quantity in atomic physics that characterizes the splitting of atomic energy levels in a magnetic field by relating the total angular momentum of an electron or atom to its magnetic moment.
All labels observed (1)
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| Landé g-factor canonical | 5 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Landé g-factor Context triple: [Zeeman effect, dependsOn, Landé g-factor]
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A.
Zeeman effect
The Zeeman effect is the splitting of atomic or molecular spectral lines into multiple components when subjected to an external magnetic field, revealing information about energy levels and magnetic moments.
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B.
Huang–Rhys factor
The Huang–Rhys factor is a dimensionless parameter in solid-state and molecular spectroscopy that quantifies the strength of electron–phonon (vibronic) coupling during electronic transitions.
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C.
Bohr magneton
The Bohr magneton is a fundamental physical constant that represents the natural unit of the electron’s magnetic moment in atomic physics.
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D.
Rydberg constant
The Rydberg constant is a fundamental physical constant that characterizes the limiting value of the highest wavenumber (or lowest wavelength) of any photon that can be emitted from the hydrogen atom, playing a key role in atomic spectroscopy and quantum theory.
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E.
Stark effect
The Stark effect is the splitting and shifting of atomic or molecular spectral lines caused by an external electric field.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Landé g-factor Target entity description: The Landé g-factor is a dimensionless quantity in atomic physics that characterizes the splitting of atomic energy levels in a magnetic field by relating the total angular momentum of an electron or atom to its magnetic moment.
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A.
Zeeman effect
The Zeeman effect is the splitting of atomic or molecular spectral lines into multiple components when subjected to an external magnetic field, revealing information about energy levels and magnetic moments.
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B.
Huang–Rhys factor
The Huang–Rhys factor is a dimensionless parameter in solid-state and molecular spectroscopy that quantifies the strength of electron–phonon (vibronic) coupling during electronic transitions.
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C.
Bohr magneton
The Bohr magneton is a fundamental physical constant that represents the natural unit of the electron’s magnetic moment in atomic physics.
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D.
Rydberg constant
The Rydberg constant is a fundamental physical constant that characterizes the limiting value of the highest wavenumber (or lowest wavelength) of any photon that can be emitted from the hydrogen atom, playing a key role in atomic spectroscopy and quantum theory.
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E.
Stark effect
The Stark effect is the splitting and shifting of atomic or molecular spectral lines caused by an external electric field.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
atomic physics concept
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dimensionless physical quantity ⓘ |
| appearsIn | Hamiltonian for atom in magnetic field ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
atomic energy levels
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electrons in atoms ⓘ hyperfine structure levels ⓘ |
| assumes | LS coupling ⓘ |
| canBeMeasuredBy |
Zeeman spectroscopy
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linked to:
Zeeman effect
high-resolution atomic spectroscopy ⓘ |
| canBeModifiedBy | configuration interaction ⓘ |
| characterizes | splitting of atomic energy levels in a magnetic field ⓘ |
| context | non-relativistic quantum theory of atoms ⓘ |
| dependsOn |
coupling scheme of angular momenta
ⓘ
orbital angular momentum quantum number l ⓘ spin quantum number s ⓘ total angular momentum quantum number j ⓘ |
| domain | microscopic magnetic properties of atoms ⓘ |
| field |
atomic physics
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quantum mechanics ⓘ |
| generalizes |
orbital g-factor
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spin g-factor ⓘ |
| hasApproximation |
LS-coupling Landé formula
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linked to:
Russell–Saunders coupling
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| hasFormula | g_J = 1 + [j(j+1) + s(s+1) - l(l+1)] / [2 j(j+1)] ⓘ |
| hasUnit | dimensionless ⓘ |
| isPartOf | description of Zeeman splitting pattern ⓘ |
| namedAfter | Alfred Landé ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
electron g-factor
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nuclear g-factor ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Bohr magneton
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gyromagnetic ratio ⓘ magnetic dipole moment ⓘ orbital angular momentum operator L ⓘ spin angular momentum operator S ⓘ total angular momentum operator J ⓘ |
| relates | total angular momentum to magnetic moment ⓘ |
| symbol | g_J ⓘ |
| usedIn |
EPR spectroscopy
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linked to:
electron paramagnetic resonance
Zeeman effect ⓘ atomic clock frequency shifts ⓘ fine structure analysis ⓘ magnetic resonance ⓘ magneto-optical spectroscopy ⓘ optical pumping experiments ⓘ selection rules analysis in magnetic fields ⓘ spectroscopy ⓘ |
| usedToCalculate | magnetic moment of an atomic level ⓘ |
| usedToDescribe | energy level splitting in external magnetic fields ⓘ |
| usedToDetermine | magnetic quantum number dependent energy shifts ⓘ |
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