Obtain a formula for the ratio of the number of harmonic oscillators expected to populate the n=1,J=2 state relative to the n=0,J=3 state.

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Figure 1: n=0,J=3 State versus n=1,J=2 State

Use `exp()' for the exponential function, k for the Boltzmann constant, T for the temperature. Use B for the rotational constant, and w for the groundstate vibrational energy (sqrt(k/mu)). Assume that both B and w share common units with k. Ratio =

Query, is the above formula correct?



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