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rydberg unit

 

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Noun rydberg unit has 1 sense
  1. rydberg, rydberg constant, rydberg unit - a wave number characteristic of the wave spectrum of each element
    --1 is a kind of wave number

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Rydberg Unit

Definition

The Rydberg unit is a physical constant used in atomic physics and spectroscopy. It represents the wavelength of light emitted or absorbed by an atom during a transition between atomic energy levels. It is denoted by the symbol R.

Usage

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: In atomic physics, the Rydberg unit is a fundamental unit used to measure the wavelengths of spectral lines and the energy levels of atoms.

Example Sentence: The calculated value of the Rydberg unit was crucial in determining the energy levels of the hydrogen atom.

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Pertaining to or derived from the Rydberg unit.

Example Sentence: The Rydberg unit conversion factor enabled us to determine the exact energy values.

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