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Why p - orbital has a doublet in XPS Spectra - X-rays Photoelectrons Spectroscopy
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Why p - orbital has a doublet in XPS Spectra - X-rays Photoelectrons Spectroscopy

XPS Spectrum Analysis and Quantum Numbers

Understanding Peaks in XPS Spectrum

  • The X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) spectrum shows that S orbitals produce a single peak, while P orbitals generate double peaks. This phenomenon is referred to as "douet" or spin-orbit coupling, also known as JJ coupling.
  • In the context of quantum numbers, 'n' denotes the principal quantum number, 'l' represents the orbital quantum number, and 'g' indicates total momentum derived from both orbital and spin angular momentum.
  • The discussion emphasizes that the focus is not solely on orbital characteristics but also includes the spin quantum number, which can take values of +1/2 or -1/2.
  • The transcript illustrates how one peak corresponds to a specific configuration from pital (likely referring to a type of P orbital), while another peak arises from peral configurations.

This structured approach provides clarity on key concepts related to XPS spectra and their interpretation through quantum mechanics principles.

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Why p, d, and f orbitals have double peaks in XPS Spectra? These double peaks are called Multiplet splitting or Doublet or spin-orbit splitting One line answer is when there is *unfilled shells* containing *unpaired electrons*. For example, Mn²⁺= 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶3d⁵4s² (where in 3d⁵, all five electrons are unpaired and with parallel spins, here we get doublet for 5d orbital like Mn 3d3/2 & Mn 3d5/2) Let's explain it in detail If the orbital angular momentum (𝑙) = 0, we get single XPS peaks like for s- orbitals such as 1S, 2S, 3S, 4S..... If 𝑙 greater than 0, a doublet XPS peak, which means 𝑙 =1, p-orbitals, 𝑙 =2, d-orbitals, 𝑙 =3, f-orbitals 𝑥n𝑙j nomenclature for XPS doublet peaks like (Zn 2p1/2 & Zn 2p3/2), (Ag 3d3/2 & Ag3d5/2), (Pb 4f5/2 & Pb 4f7/2) 𝑥 – represents elements such as Co, Fe, Ti, Zn, Cu, Y, Mn,..... n : principle quantum number, 1,2,3,4.... 𝑙 : orbit angular momentum quantum number j : total angular momentum quantum number; j = 𝑙 ± s (where s =±1/2 is spin angular momentum) ________________________________ For p-orbital: For p-orbital, 𝑙 =1, n = 2, then j = 𝑙 + s = 1+1/2 = 3/2 ( 2p3/2) j = 𝑙 -s = 1-1/2 = 1/2 (2p1/2) ______________________________ For d-orbital: For d-orbital, 𝑙 =2, n = 3, then j = 𝑙 + s = 2+1/2 = 5/2 ( 3d5/2) j = 𝑙 -s = 2-1/2 = 3/2 (3d3/2) ________________________________ For f-orbital: For f-orbital, 𝑙 =3, n = 4, then j = 𝑙 + s = 3+1/2 = 7/2 ( 4f7/2) j = 𝑙 -s = 2-1/2 = 3/2 (4f5/2) Source: Handbook of X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy by John F. Moulder