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j-j coupling

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Also known as: jj coupling

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principles of spectroscopy

In spectroscopy: Total orbital angular momentum and total spin angular momentum
A coupling scheme known as jj coupling is sometimes applicable. In this scheme, each electron n is assigned an angular momentum j composed of its orbital angular momentum l and its spin s. The total angular momentum J is then the vector addition of j₁ + j₂ + j₃ +…,…
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