Hydrogen Spectrum (Rydberg)

\frac{1}{\lambda} = R_H\left(\frac{1}{n_1^2} - \frac{1}{n_2^2}\right)

Predicts wavelengths of hydrogen spectral lines. n₁ = 1: Lyman, n₁ = 2: Balmer series.

Variables

\lambda

Wavelength of emission

R_H

Rydberg constant

m⁻¹

n_1

Lower energy level

unitless

n_2

Upper energy level

unitless

0/5000