The discussion revolves around calculating the difference in wavelength between the 2p→1s transition in ordinary hydrogen and deuterium, focusing on the underlying atomic energy differences due to the reduced mass variations between the two isotopes.
The discussion is ongoing, with participants raising questions about the assumptions made in deriving energy levels and the specific differences between the 2p and 1s states in individual atoms. Some guidance has been offered regarding the relevance of reduced mass, but clarity on the energy differences remains to be fully addressed.
Participants are navigating the complexities of atomic structure and energy level calculations, with a focus on the differences introduced by isotopic variations. There is an acknowledgment of assumptions in the energy derivation process that may need further examination.
c = (Δλ) (Δf) can't be right. If Δf = 0, you'd have Δλ = 0, and c clearly doesn't equal 0.helpcometk said:Homework Statement
Calculate the difference in
wavelength between the 2p→1s line in ordinary hydrogen and in deuterium (which has a nucleus containing
a proton and a neutron).Homework Equations
the difference in wavelength is related with the difference in frequences with the relationship :
c=(Δλ) (Δf) but Δf =hbar/ΔE so Δλ= c ΔΕ / hbar ,so what's the difference in energies between 2p and 1s ?
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