Rydberg Formula

The Rydberg formula describes how the wavelengths of light emitted or absorbed by hydrogen-like atoms relate to specific energy levels. When an electron jumps between these levels, it releases or absorbs a photon with a particular wavelength. The formula uses constants and the difference between the inverse squares of the energy levels to calculate this wavelength. Essentially, it provides a precise way to predict the spectral lines of hydrogen and similar elements, helping scientists understand atomic structure and the energies involved in electron transitions.