Calculate the wavelength of light emitted during electron transitions in Hydrogen.
Quantum Numbers
Wavelength
Enter integers n₁ and n₂
Quick Reference
λWavelength
RRydberg Constant
nPrincipal Quantum Number
Overview
The Rydberg equation predicts the wavelength of photons emitted when an electron falls from a higher energy level (n₂) to a lower one (n₁) in a hydrogen atom.
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Pro Tips
1/λ = R * (1/n₁² - 1/n₂²)
n₂ must be greater than n₁.
R ≈ 1.097 × 10⁷ m⁻¹
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Fun Facts
"n₁=1 corresponds to the Lyman series (UV)."
"n₁=2 corresponds to the Balmer series (Visible)."
