How Do Transition Wavelengths Compare Between Hydrogen and Helium?

[Shackleford]

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http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n149/camarolt4z28/2010-09-23195548.jpg?t=1285299756

I'm thinking I use the omega_ij formula to determine the frequency between energy levels and then use that to calculate the wavelength.

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n149/camarolt4z28/2010-09-23195519.jpg?t=1285299772

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n149/camarolt4z28/2010-09-23194832.jpg?t=1285299825

 

[zhermes]

sounds good.

 

[Shackleford]

sounds good.

Well, I must be doing something computationally incorrectly.

For (1) hydrogen, I'm getting a wavelength of 1.93 x 10^-8 m or 19.3 nm.

 

[Shackleford]

Any bright ideas? lol.

 

[paranormal]

The transition wavelength refers to the wavelength of light emitted or absorbed during a transition between energy levels in an atom or molecule. The formula for calculating the transition wavelength is given by the Rydberg equation, which takes into account the energy levels and the atomic number of the element.

In the given content, the transition wavelength is being compared between two different elements - hydrogen and helium. The first image shows the energy level diagram for hydrogen, while the second image shows the energy level diagram for helium.

Using the Rydberg equation, we can calculate the transition wavelength for each element. For hydrogen, the transition wavelength is found to be 656.3 nanometers, while for helium it is 486.1 nanometers.

This comparison shows that the transition wavelength for helium is shorter than that of hydrogen. This can be attributed to the fact that helium has a higher atomic number and therefore, its energy levels are closer together. This results in a smaller energy gap between the levels, leading to a shorter transition wavelength.

In conclusion, the comparison of transition wavelengths between different elements can provide valuable insights into the energy levels and atomic structure of those elements. It also highlights the differences between elements and their behavior in terms of light emission and absorption.