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1. Exchange Interaction

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   Spin-Orbit Coupling vs. Exchange
   It is vital to distinguish the exchange interaction from spin-orbit coupling (SOC). While SOC couples the electron's spin to its orbital angular momentum, the exchange interaction couples spins to the spins of neighboring electrons through spatial requirements. In [heavy elements](/entries/heavy-el…