A Modern Approach to Quantum Mechanics · Problem 12.3

Scattering — John S. Townsend

Physics — Quantum Mechanics · helium-spin-spin-interaction

Problem

Obtain an order-of-magnitude estimate for the singlet-triplet splitting of the energy levels of the two electrons in helium due to a direct spin-spin interaction. Suggestion: Compare with the magnitude of the hyperfine interaction in hydrogen as discussed in Chapter 5.

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