GATE PH 2022 • Q60 NAT • 2 Marks

Section 4: Quantum Mechanics

Quantum Mechanics

Subtopic: Wave Mechanics, Operators & Perturbation Theory

Question Statement:

In a nucleus, the interaction V௦௢l⃗ ⋅ s⃗ is responsible for creating spin-orbit doublets. The energy difference between pଵ/ଶ and pଷ/ଶ states in units of V௦௢ ℏమ ଶ is ____________ (Round off to the nearest integer)

Official Answer Key:

2.5

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE PH 2022 Q.60)** **1. Theoretical Formulation & Physics Principles**: This question examines concepts in **Quantum Mechanics** within *Section 4: Quantum Mechanics* (2 Marks, NAT). **2. Quantitative Numerical Calculation**: - Identifying known experimental values and physical constants for Quantum Mechanics. - 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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