Series and Wavelengths

[Kailey Nichols 4B]

If the ultraviolet spectrum of an atom correlates to the Lyman series (n=1), do the other types of wavelengths (x-rays, visible light, etc) also correlate to other series (Balmer series, Paschen series, etc)?

[caseygilles 1E]

Yes, the Rydberg formula allows us to find wavlengths which correspond to each series. Spectral series are critically important in astronomy. So yes, each wavelength is contained in a series: Lyman series= UV band, Balmer series=visible band, Paschen series=infrared band, and so on and so forth. Each series contains different ranges of wavelengths.

[Josephine Lu 4L]

For each of the series, the principal quantum number for the lower energy is different. For the Lyman series, the lower energy level is n=1. For the Balmer series, the lower energy level is n=2. For the Paschen series, the lower energy level is n=3.