Calculating the wavelength for series limit for the Paschen series

[vanabariel42]

Hi. I'm having some trouble calculating the wavelength for series limit for the Paschen series.
I've set the Rydberg equation up with 1/(n sub f squared) as 1/(3 squared), but I'm not sure what goes in for 1/(n sub i squared) as the initial position.
I'd appreciate any help. Thanks!

 

[Doc Al]

The Paschen series describes transitions from a higher level down to n = 3. So $n_f = 3$ and $n_i > 3$

 

[vanabariel42]

That I know, but what number corresponds to the series limit? Some places said 14, others said 12, and others infinity. I'm not sure how to use infinity in a calculation though.

 

[Doc Al]

Lucky for you all you need to use is 1/infinity. What's that?

 

[vanabariel42]

that's a good question.

 

[Doc Al]

Try this:
$$\frac{1}{\infty} = 0$$

 

[Gokul43201]

That I know, but what number corresponds to the series limit? Some places said 14, others said 12, and others infinity.

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