Zeeman effect in the ground multiplet of samarium
The values of gJ for all the levels of the ground term 7 F of samarium have been measured by the method of magnetic resonance in an atomic beam. These are J gJ J gJ 1 1·49840 ± 0·00005 4 1·49625 ± 0·00004 2 1·49779 ± 0·00003 5 1·49533 ± 0·00006 3 1·49707 ± 0·00003 6 1·49419 ± 0·00010 A theoretical calculation of some of the corrections to the Landé g -value is presented. These corrections arise from the breakdown of Russell-Saunders coupling and from relativistic and diamagnetic effects. While the numerical agreement with experiment appears superficially to be good, it is shown, by a consideration of the J -dependence of the theoretical corrections, that certain significant discrepancies remain. A new measurement of gJ for the ground state of europium is also reported and discussed. It is gJ (Eu 8 S 7/2 ) = 1·99340 ± 0·00007.