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

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