Question

The lines corresponding to Zeeman effect exhibit polarization effects.

(a) True

(b) False

The question was posed to me during an interview.

My question is taken from Zeeman Effect topic in section Quantum Physics of Engineering Physics I

Answer 1

Right answer is (a) True

To explain I would say: The condition for the Zeeman effect partially aligns the atoms. Thus, when aligned atoms make a transition between two energy states, the lines observed are polarized. Therefore, the lines corresponding to the Zeeman effect shows polarization effects.