The Spin-Orbit Interaction: A Small Force with Large Implications
The spin-orbit interaction is quite small compared to electrostatic forces in atoms. Nevertheless, this small interaction can have large consequences. Several examples of the importance of the spin-orbit force in atomic photoionization are presented and explained.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-06-01
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| Series: | Atoms |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2218-2004/11/6/90 |