How can hydrogen gas can be made to emit photons of different energies

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The discussion revolves around the emission of photons by hydrogen gas and how different energies of photons can be produced based on electron transitions within the hydrogen atom. The subject area includes atomic physics and quantum mechanics.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants explore the relationship between photon energy and frequency, referencing Planck's constant. Questions arise regarding the specific transitions of electrons in hydrogen and how these relate to the emitted photon energies.

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Some participants have provided insights into the principles governing photon emission, while others question the original poster's engagement with the problem. There is a mention of a related thread, indicating that the discussion may be overlapping with existing material.

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Use the diagram to explain how an atom of hydrogen gas can be made to emit photons of different energies
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This above is the diagram I'm not too sure about the solution to this problem as to why I came here. Is it something to do with photons having different frequencies i.e emitting different amounts of energy based on its frequency
 
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So hydrogen atoms of gas can be made to emit different energies of photons based on what series they are in and their transition?
 
@Jeff97 where is your attempt to solve the problem?
 

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