Balmer and Pashen series analogues are spectral lines that are similar to the Balmer and Paschen series, but they occur in different regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. These series are named after the scientists who first discovered them and they are important in understanding the energy levels of atoms and molecules.
The Balmer series analogues occur in the infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum, while the Paschen series analogues occur in the ultraviolet region. This means that they have different wavelengths and energies, and are associated with different transitions between energy levels in atoms and molecules.
These series appear in the electromagnetic spectrum because of the transitions of electrons between different energy levels in atoms and molecules. When electrons move from higher energy levels to lower ones, they emit photons with specific energies, corresponding to the Balmer and Paschen series analogues.
These series are used by scientists in various fields to study the energy levels and properties of atoms and molecules. By analyzing the spectral lines from these series, researchers can determine the composition, temperature, and other characteristics of different objects, such as stars and gas clouds.
While these series are not visible to the naked eye, their effects can be seen in everyday life. For example, the colors of fireworks are produced by the emission of photons from electrons transitioning between energy levels, including those from the Balmer and Paschen series analogues.