Intro to Quantum Mechanics II
The magnetic quantum number, denoted as 'm_l', specifies the orientation of an electron's orbital in a magnetic field. This number can take on integer values ranging from -l to +l, where 'l' is the azimuthal quantum number, which defines the shape of the orbital. It plays a crucial role in determining the energy levels and degeneracy of orbitals during atomic transitions and scattering processes.
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