Different between L^2 and L in Hydrogen atom

In summary, L^2 and L are operators for the angular momentum in the Hydrogen atom. L^2 is related to L through the quantum number l and is important in determining the energy levels and wave functions of the atom. The energy levels in the atom are affected by the values of L^2 and L, which can vary as long as they follow a specific relationship.
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chunhui219
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I'm here got a small question,

what is the different between L2 and L for the hydrogen atom.

Do L2 means total angular momentum and L means angular momentum?:confused:

Given that L2=l(l+1)ℏ2 and L=(√l(l+1))ℏ

THX :smile:
 
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L is the (magnitude of the) angular momentum. L2 is the square of L which is more convenient to work with in some mathematical manipulations.
 

Related to Different between L^2 and L in Hydrogen atom

What is the difference between L^2 and L in the Hydrogen atom?

L^2 is the operator for the square of the angular momentum in the Hydrogen atom, while L is the operator for the angular momentum itself.

How are L^2 and L related in the Hydrogen atom?

L^2 is related to L through the quantum number l, which represents the magnitude of the angular momentum. L^2 is equal to l(l+1)ħ^2, where ħ is the reduced Planck's constant.

What is the significance of L^2 and L in the Hydrogen atom?

L^2 and L are important operators in the study of the Hydrogen atom as they help determine the energy levels and wave functions of the atom. They also play a role in the selection rules for transitions between different energy levels.

How do L^2 and L affect the energy levels in the Hydrogen atom?

The energy levels in the Hydrogen atom are determined by the values of L^2 and L. Specifically, the energy levels are given by the equation En = -13.6 eV/n^2, where n is the principal quantum number and is related to L^2 and L through the equation n = l + 1.

Can L^2 and L have different values in the Hydrogen atom?

Yes, L^2 and L can have different values in the Hydrogen atom. The value of L^2 is always an integer multiple of ħ^2, while the value of L can range from 0 to l, where l is the quantum number for the subshell. This means that L^2 and L can have different values as long as they follow this relationship.

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