Compute the radius of the n-th hydrogen orbit (an integer-square multiple of the Bohr radius), suitable for atomic-structure models and quantum-physics teaching demos.
| Item | Formula / Note | Source / Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Bohr radius | a₀ = 0.529 Å | Bohr 1913 |
| n-th orbit | r_n = n²a₀/Z | Bohr model |
| Fine-structure constant | α ≈ 1/137 | CODATA 2018 |
| Hydrogen ground state | r₁ = 0.529 Å | Quantum mechanics |
| Model limits | Exact only for hydrogen-like | Modern physics |
| Reduced mass | Use reduced mass for precision | QM correction |
Constants used on this page and their authoritative sources, for verification and citation
| Constant | Value | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bohr radius a₀ | 5.29177210903 × 10⁻¹¹ | m | CODATA 2018 (rel. std. unc. 1.5×10⁻¹⁰) |
| Reduced Planck constant ħ = h/2π | 1.054571817 × 10⁻³⁴ | J·s | Derived from exact h and π |
| Electron rest mass m_e | 9.1093837015 × 10⁻³¹ | kg | CODATA 2018 (rel. std. unc. 3.0×10⁻¹⁰) |
| Elementary charge e | 1.602176634 × 10⁻¹⁹ | C | SI defining constant (exact) |
Note: a₀ = 4πε₀ħ²/(m_e e²), derived from ħ, m_e, e and ε₀; orbital radii follow r_n = n²·a₀/Z.