Hydrogen Spectrum (Rydberg)

\frac{1}{λ} = R_{H} (\frac{1}{n _{1}^{2}} - \frac{1}{n _{2}^{2}})

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