Electronic Transition and Photon Polarization
An electron in a lithium atom undergoes a transition from an excited state to a lower energy level, emitting a photon with an energy of 3.21 × 10⁻¹⁹ J. Which property of this transition determines the polarization of the emitted photon?
A
The absolute energy of the final state
B
The time duration of the transition
C
The temperature of the atom
D
Angular momentum change during the transition
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