Axial symmetry of EFG tensor - Hyperfine Course

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March 20, 2023 at 10:04 am #4365

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The axial symmetry is indicated in the equation by the fact that the tensor is diagonal and that Vxx and Vyy are equal.
From the picture, we can see that the charge distribution is symmetric in the x-y plane, which indicates axial symmetry.
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