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I can’t seem to find a definitive answer on what makes up the quantum numbers of a nucleus.
I know that:
n is an indexing number of l states or the number of sign changes in the wavefunction
l represents the angular moment of a nucleon
s represents the spin of a nucleon
But I can not determine if j is a quantum number. I know vector j is made up two other vectors, e.g., j = l + s.
I also know that the nuclear shell/subshell notation involves j. For example:
2d(3/2) where n = 2, l = d and j = (3/2)
Any thoughts as to which one j is?
Also is parity a quantum number too? I know it too is often used in the nuclear shell notation.
I know that:
n is an indexing number of l states or the number of sign changes in the wavefunction
l represents the angular moment of a nucleon
s represents the spin of a nucleon
But I can not determine if j is a quantum number. I know vector j is made up two other vectors, e.g., j = l + s.
I also know that the nuclear shell/subshell notation involves j. For example:
2d(3/2) where n = 2, l = d and j = (3/2)
Any thoughts as to which one j is?
Also is parity a quantum number too? I know it too is often used in the nuclear shell notation.