Learn how the hydrogen atom emits and absorbs electromagnetic radiation at specific wavelengths, forming distinct spectral lines. Explore the Balmer, Lyman, Paschen, and Bracket series, and their applications in astronomy and atomic structure. Hydrogen spectrum mainly lies in the UV, visible or Infrared region.The Lymann series lies in the UV region, the Balmer series lies in the visible region, while Paschen, Brackett and Pfund lie in the infrared region. Hydrogen spectral series The spectral series of hydrogen, on a logarithmic scale. The emission spectrum of atomic hydrogen has been divided into a number of spectral series, with wavelengths given by the Rydberg formula. These observed spectral lines are due to the electron making transitions between two energy levels in an atom. The hydrogen spectrum appears when the electron of the hydrogen atom jumps from a higher energy level to a lower energy level. Learn its wavelength, series
