Spectroscopy of atomic hydrogen. How is the Rydberg constant determined?

François Biraben (1, 2)

1 LKB (Jussieu) - Laboratoire Kastler Brossel
2 LSH-ENS - Laboratoire de Spectroscopie Hertzienne de l'ENS

This article presents a review of the most recent theoretical and experimental results in hydrogen. We particularly emphasize the methods used to deduce the Rydberg constant $R_\infty$ and we consider the prospects for future improvements in the precision of $R_\infty$.

Domaines: Physique Atomique [physics.atom-ph]

François Biraben. Spectroscopy of atomic hydrogen. How is the Rydberg constant determined?. The European Physical Journal. Special Topics, 2009, 172, pp.109. ⟨10.1140/epjst/e2009-01045-3⟩. ⟨hal-00322372⟩