Help Identify the Missing Equation in This Game - Sources Welcome!

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In summary, the speaker is seeking help identifying an equation for a game and is open to any sources of information. They then mention a specific equation involving molecules and ask for any leads or ideas. The conversation ends with someone providing a website where the equation can be found.
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I am invlolved in a game (with some friends) part of which is to
identify some equations. All sources of info are okay to pursue, so I
thought I would ask if you can help identify the only remaining
equation. It is driving me nuts. (If you have a confirming website,
that would be even better, but not
necessary.).

Thank you so much.


7. http://i3.tinypic.com/wilrmd.jpg
 
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The image is too dark to permit comprehension. :cry:
 
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Is this what the picture says?

[tex]\frac{n}{N_0}=\frac{1}{(m_1+c_1)^2}-\frac{1}{(m_2+c_2)^2}[/tex]
 
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dav2008 said:
Is this what the picture says?

[tex]\frac{n}{N_0}=\frac{1}{(m_1+c_1)^2}-\frac{1}{(m_2+c_2)^2}[/tex]

Yes, that's it exactly. Any leads or ideas that you could provide would be so appreciated.

Thank you so much.
 
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Seems like some sort of molecule number/concentration formula to me, but don't regard this as a hint, please.
 
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found it

found it ---

http://www.airandspace.org/encyclopedia/Rydberg_formula
 

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What type of equation is this?

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