The Electron as Wave: Atomic Emission Spectra

Continuous and Discrete Light Sources Two kinds of light sources are in common use, the incandescent bulb and the fluorescent light, the latter a modified mercury discharge lamp.
Hydrogen The atomic emission spectrum of hydrogen is shown.
Helium The atomic emission spectrum of helium is shown.
Neon The atomic emission spectrum of neon is shown.
Mercury The atomic emission spectrum of mercury is shown.

The atomic emission spectra of hydrogen, helium, neon, and mercury are shown.


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