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physical parameter > quantum number

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  • A quantum number is any of four numbers used to classify electrons and their atomic states. In particular, these numbers characterize the electron configuration of an atom. The four quantum numbers are: the principal quantum number, the azimuthal quantum number, the magnetic quantum number, and the spin quantum number. (Encyclopedia of Science, by David Darling, https://www.daviddarling.info/encyclopedia/Q/quantum_number.html)

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