Hydrogen Spectrum Calculator
Calculate spectral lines for hydrogen atom transitions
Balmer Series
Transitions to n = 2 | Series Limit: 364.51 nm
| Line | Transition | Wavelength | Energy | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balmer-alpha | 3 to 2 | 656.11 nm | 1.889 eV | Visible |
| Balmer-beta | 4 to 2 | 486.01 nm | 2.550 eV | Visible |
| Balmer-gamma | 5 to 2 | 433.94 nm | 2.856 eV | Visible |
| Balmer-delta | 6 to 2 | 410.07 nm | 3.022 eV | Visible |
| Balmer-epsilon | 7 to 2 | 396.91 nm | 3.122 eV | Ultraviolet |
| Balmer-zeta | 8 to 2 | 388.81 nm | 3.188 eV | Ultraviolet |
Rydberg Formula
1/lambda = R_H * (1/nf^2 - 1/ni^2)
R_H = 1.097373 x 10^7 m^-1
E = 13.6 eV * (1/nf^2 - 1/ni^2)
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Formula Source: University Physics
by Young & Freedman
🔄Last reviewed: May 2026
✓Formula checks are based on standard references and internal QA review.