Photon emissions from hydrogen

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The discussion centers on calculating the number of different photon emissions a hydrogen atom can produce when transitioning from the excited state 5 to the ground level. The initial count provided is 10 different emissions, but there is a query about a more elegant mathematical approach to derive this result. Participants express skepticism about the effectiveness of random Google searches for finding solutions. Ultimately, the question has been resolved in the forum, indicating that the issue of photon emissions from hydrogen has been addressed satisfactorily. The conversation highlights both the complexity of the topic and the collaborative nature of problem-solving in academic discussions.
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[SOLVED] Photon emissions from hydrogen

Homework Statement


How many different photon emissions can hydrogen atom make going down from excited state 5 to ground level ?


Homework Equations


Thats what I'm lookin for.

The Attempt at a Solution


Simply by counting I got 10 different photon emissions.
But is there some equation for doing this elegantly ?
 
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Any help, or link would be appreciated.
 
you have, of course. tried google with a bunch of terms like: "hydrogen emission lines series excitation spectrum frequency", etc?
 
Phred101.2 said:
you have, of course. tried google with a bunch of terms like: "hydrogen emission lines series excitation spectrum frequency", etc?

I'm not sure how a random google search is going to help.

Anyway, this question has already been solved here.
 
I'm not sure
Of course you aren't, no-one else is either.
 
I accidentaly posted two threads, then I marked one as solved ... ah
Thanks .
 
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