Learning objective
Learn to describe the states of the hydrogen atom by the quantum numbers $n$, $l$, $m$.
Explain the quantization of the orbital angular momentum and its projection.
Master the concepts of orbital magnetic moment, gyromagnetic ratio and Bohr magneton.
Analyse the essence and results of the Stern–Gerlach experiment.
Expected outcomes
Calculates $L = \hbar\sqrt{l(l+1)}$, $L_z = m\hbar$, $\mu_l = \mu_B\sqrt{l(l+1)}$.
Finds the total magnetic moment using the Landé factor.
Estimates the splitting and deflection of the beam in the Stern–Gerlach experiment.
Knows the method for measuring the specific charge of the electron experimentally.
Activities
Lecture
Lecture · 1 h 20 min ·
required
Total mechanical and magnetic moments of the electron.
Practice · 1 h 20 min ·
required
Determination of the specific charge of the electron
Laboratory · 1 h 30 min ·
optional
Final test
Test · 20 min ·
required
· pass ≥ 70%
Completion conditions
- Lecture
- Total mechanical and magnetic moments of the electron.
- Final test — at least 70%