jj coupling

GPTKB entity

Statements (13)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf quantum mechanical model
gptkbp:appliesTo heavy atoms
gptkbp:contrastsWith gptkb:LS_coupling
gptkbp:describes coupling of total angular momenta of individual electrons
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label jj coupling
gptkbp:introducedIn 20th century
gptkbp:involves gptkb:spin-orbit_interaction
gptkbp:namedAfter total angular momentum quantum number j
gptkbp:relatedTo fine structure of atomic spectra
gptkbp:usedFor explaining energy levels in atoms with strong spin-orbit coupling
gptkbp:usedIn atomic physics
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Russell–Saunders_coupling
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5