Electronic Transitions of Hydrogen
(Bohr Model)
| Series | Energy Level | Wavelength Region |
|---|---|---|
| Lyman | N = 1 | Ultraviolet |
| Balmer | N = 2 | Visible |
| Paschen | N = 3 | Visible, Infrared |
| Brackett | N = 4 | Infrared |
| Pfund | N = 5 | Infrared |
Naming convention for series N:
"Alpha" N to N+1
"Beta" N to N+2
"Gamma" N to N+3
Note that "Balmer Alpha" gets the special nickname "H-alpha"
