Rydberg Equation Calculator
Free calculate wavelength of hydrogen spectral lines. determine 1/λ = r(1/n₁² - 1/n₂²) for hydrogen atom transitions.
Input Parameters
Lower energy level
Higher energy level (n₂ > n₁)
Results
Enter energy levels to calculate wavelength
Rydberg Equation
Formula
1/λ = R(1/n₁² - 1/n₂²)
Where:
- • λ = wavelength (m)
- • R = Rydberg constant = 1.097×10⁷ m⁻¹
- • n₁ = initial energy level
- • n₂ = final energy level
Spectral Series
- • Lyman (n₁=1): UV
- • Balmer (n₁=2): Visible
- • Paschen (n₁=3): IR
- • Brackett (n₁=4): Far IR