Russell–Saunders coupling

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf atomic physics concept
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:LS_coupling
gptkbp:appliesTo light atoms
gptkbp:assumes spin-orbit interaction is weak compared to electrostatic interaction
gptkbp:category atomic physics
quantum mechanics
gptkbp:contrastsWith gptkb:jj_coupling
gptkbp:describes coupling of orbital angular momentum and spin angular momentum in atoms
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Russell–Saunders coupling
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Henry_Norris_Russell
gptkb:Frederick_Albert_Saunders
gptkbp:relatedTo electronic structure of atoms
gptkbp:usedFor term symbol determination
gptkbp:usedIn atomic spectroscopy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Henry_Norris_Russell
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4