A Modern Approach to Quantum Mechanics · Problem 11.15

Identical Particles — John S. Townsend

Physics — Quantum Mechanics · paschen-back-effect

Problem

Determine the effect of an external magnetic field on the energy levels of the

n = 2

states of hydrogen when the applied magnetic field

B

has a magnitude much greater than

10^4

gauss, in which case the spin-orbit interaction may be neglected as a first approximation. This is the Paschen–Bach effect.