multiplet Definition
- 1a set of elementary particles that are regarded as a single entity, having integer or half-integer values of spin
- 2a group of spectral lines that are closely spaced and arise from the same energy level of an atom or ion
Using multiplet: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "multiplet" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The multiplet of the hydrogen atom consists of several spectral lines.
Example
The deuteron is a nucleon multiplet consisting of one proton and one neutron.
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Summary: multiplet in Brief
A 'multiplet' [muhl-tuh-plit] refers to either a set of elementary particles that are considered as a single entity with specific spin values or a group of closely spaced spectral lines that originate from the same energy level of an atom or ion. Examples include the hydrogen atom multiplet and the deuteron nucleon multiplet.
