Balmer series and the Lyman series

[Jason Gomez]

Homework Statement

Find the range of wavelengths of the Balmer series and the Lyman series of Hydrogen lines.

Homework Equations

I believe I use the equation 1/(wave length) = R*Z^2[(1/n1^2)-(1/n2^2)]
where R= rydburg constant= 1.097*10^7m^(-1)
Z= atomic number
n1= principle quantum state final state
n2= principle quantum initial state

The Attempt at a Solution

all my book says about the quantum states in the Lyman series is that (n0 = 1)
how do I find other values for n in order to make a range?

 

[Jason Gomez]

Oh and the Balmer series is (n0 = 2), but once again, how do I find different values of n inorder to make a series this is were I am confused and the book does not explain