Zeeman effect and intensity distribution of Mercury green line
No magnetic field applied (at 546 nm)
Magnetic field applied (transverse Zeeman at 546 nm)
Before and after applying magnetic field at 436 nm
Before and after applying magnetic field at 577 nm
Features
Transverse and longitudinal Zeeman effects
Adjustable magnetic field intensity from electromagnet
Large magnet pole for uniform interference pattern
Wideband etalon allowing oberservation of Zeeman effects at multiple Hg wavelengths
Optional CCD camera with analysis software for Windows 10/11
Introduction
Zeeman effect experiment is important in modern physics to confirm the existence of atomic magnetic moment and spatial quantization. It can be used to determine atomic energy levels and g factor, and verify the theory of electron spin.
This LEAI-26 Zeeman effect experimental apparatus uses an electromagnet to split the spectral line of Mercury at 546.1 nm to generate π and σ lines. A direct reading microscope is used to measure the interference pattern from a F-P etalon. The axial hole on one magnet pole allows the Mercury light to propagate in the longitudinal direction, so both transverse and longitudinal Zeeman effects can be observed by using this apparatus. An optional CCD with analytical software can be used to acquire and analyze the interference pattern to calculate the Bohr magneton. In addition, the wideband etalon allows the observation of Zeeman effect at other Mercury spectral lines of 577 nm, 436 nm and 404 nm with an optional set of filters.
The instruction manual contains comprehensive materials including experimental configurations, principles and step-by-step instructions. Please click Experiment Theory and Contents to find more information about this apparatus.
Using this instrument, the following experiments can be conducted:
1. Observe transverse and longitudinal Zeeman effects of Mercury at 546.1 nm
2. Understand atomic magnetic moment and spatial quantization in atomic physics
3. Observe the splitting and the polarization of a Mercury spectral line at 546.1 nm
4. Determine the quantum number, the Bohr magneton, and Lande's factor
5. Learn how to use a Fabry-Perot etalon
Specifications
| Item | Specifications |
| Electromagnet | magnetic field strength: > 1.0 T |
| > 90º rotatory with an open hole in one pole (dia: 6 mm) | |
| pole diameter: 25 mm | |
| pole spacing: 10 mm | |
Etalon | quartz |
| diameter: 40 mm | |
| spacing: 2 mm (air) | |
| finesse: ≥ 50 | |
| flatness:< λ/30 | |
| CWL: 589.3 nm | |
| resolution (λ/dλ): > 2 x 105 | |
| reflectivity: > 90% | |
| HR bandwidth: >100 nm | |
| Pencil Hg lamp | emitter diameter: 6.5 mm; power: 3 W |
| Interference filter | CWL: 546.1 nm; transmittance: > 80% |
| Polarizer | 360º rotational |
| λ/4 Plate | at 546 nm including mounting magnets |
| Eyepiece | 15 X; measuring range: 8 mm; resolution: 0.01 mm |
Parts List
| Description | Qty |
| Pencil Mercury Lamp | 1 |
| Electromagnet | 1 |
| Condensing Lens | 1 |
| F-P Etalon | 1 |
| Polarizer | 1 |
| Interference Filter (546 nm) | 1 |
| Reading Microscope | 1 |
| Imaging Lens | 1 |
| Power Supply Unit (Hg Lamp and Electromagnet) | 1 |
| Optical Rail | 1 |
| Slide | 4 |
| λ/4 Plate | 1 |
| Tesla Meter with AC Adapter | 1 |
| CCD, USB interface & software | 1 set (option 1) |
| Interference filters with mount at 577 & 435 nm | 1 set (option 2) |
Zeeman effect and intensity distribution of Mercury green line
No magnetic field applied (at 546 nm)
Magnetic field applied (transverse Zeeman at 546 nm)
Before and after applying magnetic field at 436 nm
Before and after applying magnetic field at 577 nm
