z-component and magnetic quantum number (L_z = mℓ ħ)
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L_z = mℓ ħ
What each symbol means
| Symbol | What it stands for |
|---|---|
| L_z | Projection along chosen z-axis |
| m_ℓ | Magnetic quantum number |
When to use this
Spatial quantization; 2ℓ+1 values for given ℓ.