The expression for the scalar product of
Answer to Problem 14P
The expression for the scalar product of
Explanation of Solution
The existence of magnetic moment and orbital
The total angular momentum of any system is conserved which is defined as the sum of angular momentum and spin angular momentum.
Write the expression for the total angular momentum.
Here,
Take scalar product of equation (I) with
Simplify the above expression.
Rearrange the above expression in terms of
Substitute
Here,
Conclusion:
Thus, the expression for the scalar product of
(b)
The angle between the orbital angular momentum and spin angular momentum.
(b)
Answer to Problem 14P
The angle between the orbital angular momentum and spin angular momentum is Case 1(i)
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression for the scalar product of
Rearrange the above expression.
Substitute
Simplify the above expression.
Here,
Conclusion:
Case 1:
(i)
Substitute
(ii)
Substitute
Case 2:
(i)
Substitute
(ii)
Substitute
Thus, the angle between the orbital angular momentum and spin angular momentum is Case 1(i)
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