Johannes Robert Rydberg Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Johannes Robert Rydberg, based on 3 World History Database records associated with Sweden.

3 records1888–18903 events1 places

Chronological biography

1888

Atomic Spectral Series1888

Science / Physics · Physicist · Lund

Provides a mathematical basis for interpreting hydrogen spectral lines.

Rydberg Formula1888

Science / Physics · Physicist · Lund

Develops a formula describing regular patterns in atomic spectra.

1890

Discovery of Rydberg Constant1890

Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Discovers the Rydberg Constant which mathematically describes the spectral series

Titles and roles

Physicist

Record provenance

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