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### Spin-orbit interaction for titanium in the excited state $(3d)^1(4p)^1$

Let's look at a Ti-atom in an excited state with 2 valence electrons $(3d)^1(4p)^1$. What term schemes $^{2S+1}L_J$ do we have for this state considering spin-orbit interaction? My take: For both ...
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### Newtonian Mechanics cannot be applied in non-inertial frame of reference then how can we apply formula for normal force in an accelerating elevator?

In my physics book there is a diagram in which a block is placed on a table. The table is exerting an upward force $F_n$ (normal force) on the block and there is a downward force $F_g$ (...
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### Time for black body to cool to a given temperature

I'm trying to figure out the time required for a blackbody to cool assuming it only looses heat via radiation. I can estimate the mass, specific heat, surface area, emissivity, initial temperature, ...
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### Why doesn't the Earth accelerate towards us?

According to Newton's third law of motion that states that every action has an equal and opposite reaction. So, if the Earth exerts a gravitational pull on us (people) then even we should exert a ...
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### 2D BHZ tight binding model for Quantum spin Hall insulator

I am currently reading this article : https://arxiv.org/abs/cond-mat/0611341 and want to derive the k-space tight binding model of 2D BHZ. The tight binding model is written as H = \...
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### Is an inertial force needed to be added to second Newton's law when transforming from cartesian to cylindrical coordinates?

Let's consider I have a particle moving on the $x,y$ plane. On this particle acts the Lorentz force, however it does not necessary perform a rotation by the axes origin $(x,y)=(0,0)$. I would like to ...
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### What is the relationship between directions in reciprocal and real space of a photonic crystal?

I am reading "Photonic crystals - molding the flow of light" by Joannopoulos et al. (available on-line). The figures below are reproduced from there. This is a diagram of a triangular lattice of air ...
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### Doubts with the formation of bullet cluster

The bullet cluster is formed by the collision of two clusters of galaxies. After the collision, the stars and galaxies in those two clusters passed through each other. But the intergalactic gas clouds ...
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### AC circuit with resistor

As you can see from the image that "potential drop must be equal to the applied emf". This means after that point there is no flow of current as potential difference is zero.But how is this possible?...
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### SuperString theory and mass-energy equivalence [on hold]

Please ignore the previous question. As i had said that i knew that the energy released in electron-positron annihilation is 511keV in form of gama rays. Please reply- What is(or whether there is a) ...