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Rydberg

Rydberg

9.9
A unit used to measure the wavelengths of light from atoms
  • noun
  • /ˈrɪdˌbɜrɡ/
  • Specialized
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  • The Rydberg formula accurately predicts the wavelengths of hydrogen spectral lines.

Examples

  • The transition energy can be measured in Rydberg units for convenience in quantum calculations.

  • The Rydberg constant is fundamental in atomic physics.

  • Each element has a different characteristic Rydberg constant.

  • Scientists measure the Rydberg values of different elements.

  • Each element has a different characteristic Rydberg constant.

  • The Rydberg formula accurately predicts the wavelengths of hydrogen spectral lines.

  • Scientists measure the Rydberg values of different elements.

Synonyms

Rydberg unit
vsRydberg
  • Specialized
9.9

A unit used to measure the wave numbers of light from atoms and elements

is used specifically for atomic spectral lines rather than all spectroscopy

Compounds

Rydberg constant
  • Specialized
9.9

A number used to calculate the wavelengths of light from hydrogen atoms

Rydberg unit
  • Specialized
9.9

A unit used to measure the wave numbers of light from atoms and elements

Surface Forms

Rydberg singular
Rydbergs plural

Etymology

Rydberg is named after the Swedish scientist Johannes Rydberg, who studied the 'spectral lines', the thin bands of colour atoms make when their electrons jump between energies. So a Rydberg is the unit used to measure those lines and the energies of electrons in atoms.