An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics · Problem 11.16
The Interstellar Medium and Star Formation — Carroll & Ostlie
Physics — Astrophysics · zeeman-effect-sunspot
Problem
(a) Calculate the frequency shift produced by the normal Zeeman effect in the center of a sunspot that has a magnetic field strength of 0.3 T.
(b) By what fraction would the wavelength of one component of the 630.25-nm Fe I spectral line change as a consequence of a magnetic field of 0.3 T?