Lowest energy orientations - hyperfinecourse

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February 25, 2025 at 12:24 am #6157

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For alpha = 0 there will be no preferred orientations.
For alpha > 0 the biggest pull would come from above and below so the dumbbell would stabilise in the xy plane.
For alpha < 0 there would be a strong pull in the sides as well so the dumbbell would stabilize along the z axis.
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