Experiment in Quantization: Atomic Line Spectra
Publication Date
1992
Description
Laboratory exercises that confront students with decisive ouantum ohenomena nrovide valuable motivation for the kudy of quantum m&hanics. The idea that microscopic matter exists in quantized states can be demonstrated with modern versions of historic experiments: atomic line snectra. blackbodv radiation. and resonance potentials. In this experiment, we present a strikingly simple and visual method for determining the wavelength of spectral lines. This experiment not only shows the inadequacy of classical physics, but also indicates the power of optical measurements.
Journal
Journal of Chemical Education
Volume
69
First Page
329
Last Page
331
Department
Chemistry
Link to Published Version
Recommended Citation
Shields, George C. and Kash, Michael M.. "Experiment in Quantization: Atomic Line Spectra." Journal of Chemical Education (1992) : 329-331.