Hydrogen Spectral Lines (Rydberg Formula)
Wavelength and energy of hydrogen emission lines (Lyman, Balmer, Paschen…) between energy levels n₁ and n₂.
How to use the Hydrogen Spectral Lines
- Enter or select: Lower level n₁, Upper level n₂, Atomic number Z.
- The results (Wavelength, Photon energy, Frequency, Series) are calculated instantly as you type.
- Use “Copy link” to share the calculation with the same input values.
Formula
- 1/λ = R·Z²·(1/n₁² − 1/n₂²)