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Determining the wavelengths Hα, Hβ and Hγ from the Balmer series of hydrogen

Determining the wavelengths H_α, H_β and H_γ from the Balmer series of hydrogen

VP6.2.1.1

Emission spectrum of atomic hydrogen (P6.2.1.1)

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Description

In the experiment P6.2.1.1, the emission spectrum is excited using a Balmer lamp filled with water vapor, in which an electric discharge splits the water molecules into an excited hydrogen atom and a hydroxyl group. The wavelengths of the lines H_α, H_β and H_γ are determined using a high-resolution grating. In the first diffraction order of the grating, we can find the following relationship between the wavelength λ and the angle of observation ϑ:

The measured values are compared with the values calculated according to the Balmer formula.

Components of equipment sets

1	45113	Balmer lamp
1	451141 8	Power supply unit for Balmer lamp
1	47123 8	Ruled grating, 6000/cm (Rowland)
1	31178 4	Tape measure 2 m / 1 mm
1	46002 4	Lens in frame, f=50 mm
1	46003 4	Lens in frame, f=100 mm
1	46014 8	Adjustable slit
1	46022 4	Holder with spring clips
1	44153 8	Screen, translucent
1	460310 8	Optical bench, S1 profile, 1 m
6	4603112 8	Clamp rider with clamp 75/65

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P6.2.1.1 Determining the wavelengths Ha, Hß and H? from the Balmer series of hydrogen

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Determining the wavelengths H_α, H_β and H_γ from the Balmer series of hydrogen