1) In the Wikipedia about the sharp series. There is ##+ve## sign between ##p/q## (energy levels) and ##\alpha## and ##\beta## (characteristics constants) but in the book it is ##-ve## sign. So which is correct?
2) In the sharp series it says ##p=2## and ##q\ge2##,but it writes in fomula (##1- \alpha##) where ##1## is supposed to be the value of ##p##. So why is it like that?
3) In the sharp series it says ##p=2## and ##q\ge2##,but in the diffuse series it says ##p=2## and ##q\ge3##.So wouldn't the diffuse series come under sharp series because what is ##\ge2## is obviously ##\ge3##
Can you give any source material on this concept containing the formulas? In Wikipedia there are only 1st 2 seriesDr_Nate said:1) You could try calculating the wavenumbers for both and comparing them to experiment.
2) Eq. 2.15 seems to show you that Eq. 2.12 is a typo.
3) Each of those equations has a ##\beta## with a different subscript, so they are going to give different results.
You might want to search for "sharp principal diffuse fundamental series equations" or "alkali spectra".Hawkingo said:Can you give any source material on this concept containing the formulas? In Wikipedia there are only 1st 2 series
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Mono-electron species, such as hydrogen or helium atoms, have been studied extensively in laboratory experiments. By observing the light emitted or absorbed by these atoms, scientists have been able to identify the distinct patterns of atomic spectra, confirming their existence.
Yes, the atomic spectra of mono-electron species can be predicted using mathematical models such as the Bohr model or the Schrödinger equation. These models take into account the energy levels and transitions of electrons within the atom, resulting in a predicted pattern of atomic spectra.
The atomic spectra of mono-electron species have simpler and more distinct patterns compared to multi-electron species. This is because multi-electron species have more complex energy levels and transitions, resulting in a more complicated atomic spectra.
Yes, atomic spectra can be used to identify elements. Each element has a unique atomic spectra, allowing scientists to identify the elements present in a sample by analyzing the pattern of wavelengths emitted or absorbed by the atoms in the sample.