Modern Physics 1 Question 2
2. An excited ion emits two photons in succession, with wavelengths and , in making a transition to ground state. The quantum number corresponding to its initial excited state is [for photon of wavelength , energy
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(Main 2019, 12 April I)
radiation of wavelength
(Main 2019, 10 April II) [Take,
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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Solution:
- Change in energy in transition from
to stage is given by ,
Here,
Let it start from
So, in first case,
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