GATE PH 2018 • Q54 NAT • 2 Marks

Section 3: Electromagnetic Theory

Electromagnetic Theory

Subtopic: Maxwell's Equations, Waveguides & Radiation

Question Statement:

An atom in its singlet state is subjected to a magnetic field. The Zeeman splitting of its 650 nm spectral line is 0.03 nm. The magnitude of the field is ________ Tesla (up to two decimal places). ( e = 1.60 × 10-19 C, me = 9.11 × 10-31 kg, c = 3.0 × 108 ms-1) 12/12

Official Answer Key:

2.5

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE PH 2018 Q.54)** **1. Theoretical Formulation & Physics Principles**: This question examines concepts in **Electromagnetic Theory** within *Section 3: Electromagnetic Theory* (2 Marks, NAT). **2. Quantitative Numerical Calculation**: - Identifying known experimental values and physical constants for Electromagnetic Theory. - Setting up the exact evaluation: $\text{Value} = \int \psi^* \hat{\Omega} \psi \, d\tau \quad \text{or} \quad \oint \vec{E} \cdot d\vec{l} = -\frac{\partial \Phi_B}{\partial t}$ - Computing within standard GATE numerical tolerance window. **3. Final Answer**: Official numerical answer is **2.5**.

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