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How many elliptical orbits are added by Sommerfeld in third Bohr’s orbit? What was the purpose of adding these elliptical orbits?

Two elliptical orbits are added by Sommerfeld in third Bohr’s orbit. In an attempt to account for the structure (splitting) of line spectra known as fine spectra, Sommerfeld added these elliptical orbits.


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