a) If spin-orbit coupling is considered, the state of the electron can be writ- can ten as lj, m;). Give the values of the quantum numbers j and determine the term symbol of the groundstate of the system. m; and Problem 5 Consider an electron in the hydrogen atom. groundstate. The electron is initially in the

a) If spin-orbit coupling is considered, the state of the electron can be writ- can ten as lj, m;). Give the values of the quantum numbers j and determine the term symbol of the groundstate of the system. m; and Problem 5 Consider an electron in the hydrogen atom. groundstate. The electron is initially in the