Alpha And Beta Spin States. This is why we draw arrow to represent electrons in configurations as either up or down. Slightly more than half of the nuclei exist in the lower energy state called alpha than in the higher energy state called beta.
Since s 1 2 then the multiplicity degeneracy associated with a single electron spin would be 2s 1 2 like in orbital angular momenta. The external magnetic field b o which is homogeneous is created with a large magnet commonly a super conducting solenoid. Spinning electrons will interact with a magnetic field in opposite ways.
Spinning electrons will interact with a magnetic field in opposite ways.
The alpha which aligns with the field north of the nucleus to south of the field and vice versa is the low energy orientation. Alpha particles have a relatively low penetration power whereas beta particles have a medium penetration power. In this scenario the beta waves restrict the production of alpha because we because our body is reacting positively to the increased beta activity usually in a state of heightened cognitive arousal. This is why we draw arrow to represent electrons in configurations as either up or down.
