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(a)
The wavelength of the positronium for the transition n=3 to n=2.
(a)

Answer to Problem 29P
Explanation of Solution
Formula to calculate the wavelength is,
λ=1μZ2(36hc5k)
- μ is the reduced mass,
- Z is atomic number,
- h is the Planck’s constant
-
c is the
speed of light - k is the Coulomb’s constant
Expression the wavelength for the positronium is,
λp=1μpZ2p(36hc5k)
- μp is the reduced mass for positronium,
- Zp is atomic number of positronium,
Expression the wavelength for the hydrogen is,
λH=1μHZ2H(36hc5k)
- μH is the reduced mass for hydrogen,
- ZH is atomic number of hydrogen
Taking the ratio of the wavelength of the positronium to hydrogen,
λpλH=(1μpZ2p)(36hc5k)(1μHZ2H)(36hc5k)=μHZ2HμpZ2p
Substituting, me for μH, (me2) for μp, 1 for ZH, 1 for Zp, 656.3 nm for λH to find λp,
λp(656.3 nm)=me(1)2(me2)(1)2λp=1313 nm
Thus, the wavelength of the positronium is 1313 nm.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the wavelength of the positronium is 1313 nm.
(b)
The wavelength of the singly ionized helium for the transition n=3 to n=2.
(b)

Answer to Problem 29P
Explanation of Solution
Formula to calculate the wavelength is,
λ=1μZ2(36hc5k)
- μ is the reduced mass,
- Z is atomic number,
- h is the Planck’s constant
- c is the speed of light
- k is the Coulomb’s constant
Expression the wavelength for the helium is,
λHe=1μHeZ2He(36hc5k)
- μHe is the reduced mass for Helium
- ZHe is atomic number of Helium
Expression the wavelength for the hydrogen is,
λH=1μHZ2H(36hc5k)
- μH is the reduced mass for hydrogen,
- ZH is atomic number of hydrogen
Taking the ratio of the wavelength of the Helium to hydrogen,
λHeλH=(1μHeZ2He)(36hc5k)(1μHZ2H)(36hc5k)=μHZ2HμHeZ2He
Substituting, me for μH, me for μHe, 1 for ZH, 2 for Zp, 656.3 nm for λH to find λHe,
λHe(656.3 nm)=me(1)2(me)(2)2λHe=164.1 nm
Thus, the wavelength of the Helium is 164.1 nm.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the wavelength of the Helium is 164.1 nm
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