Intro to Quantum Mechanics II
In quantum mechanics, 's' refers to the orbital angular momentum quantum number associated with spherical symmetry and corresponds to a specific type of atomic orbital. This quantum number defines the shape and energy levels of electrons in an atom, particularly those in 's' orbitals, which are spherical and have no angular nodes. Understanding 's' is crucial for grasping the overall concept of total angular momentum and how it couples with other angular momentum components in multi-electron systems.
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