Zeeman Effect

Definition

The splitting of a spectral line into number of component of lines with the application of magnetic field is called Zeeman Effect.

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Experiment Arrangement of Zeeman Effect

Consider a source of light ray sodium lamp placed between two poles piece A&B of a strong electromagnet. The modified light may be observed by high resolving instrument & and they analyzed by Nicol prism. The light can be observed both perpendicular and parallel to the direction of applied field B. To observed light parallel to the field a hole is drilled into the pole piece A &B of electromagnet.

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Types of Zeeman Effect

  • Normal Zeeman Effect
  • Anomalous Zeeman effect