View Full Version : Need a formula for Ionization HELP!!
heliumhigh
Feb20-06, 10:53 PM
What is the greatest wavelength of radiation that will ionize an unexcited Hydrogen atom?
If someone could give me a fomula to work with I'd be EVER so greatful! I've been working on this for HOURS.
The longest wavelength corresponds to the lowest photon energy which would have to be at least equal to the ground state energy of a hydrogen atom. It's possible (I haven't checked) that longer wavelengths could accomplish this as a multiphoton process using intermediate excited states but those states usually have VERY short lifetimes.
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