What was the main focus of Zeeman's research?
Light and magnetism
Thermodynamics
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Answer
Zeeman's research centered on the interaction between light and magnetism. He discovered the Zeeman effect, which involves the splitting of spectral lines in the presence of a magnetic field. This effect provided evidence for the quantization of energy levels in atoms and laid the foundation for understanding the magnetic properties of materials. Zeeman's work revolutionized atomic physics and earned him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1902.
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