Title
Effect of the proton mass on the spectrum of the hydrogen atom in a strong magnetic field
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-2-1979
Abstract
Contrary to a recent claim, we point out that, in the problem of a hydrogen atom in a strong magnetic field, the centre-of-mass motion and the relative motion of the particles can be separated, and that the effect of the finite proton mass on the spectrum is negligible. © 1979.
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
Physics Letters A
First Page
389
Last Page
390
Recommended Citation
O'Connell, R. (1979). Effect of the proton mass on the spectrum of the hydrogen atom in a strong magnetic field. Physics Letters A, 70 (5-6), 389-390. https://doi.org/10.1016/0375-9601(79)90340-2