Definition:Rydberg Constant/Value

Rydberg Constant: Value

The value of the Rydberg constant is:

\(\ds R_\infty\)

\(\approx\)

\(\ds 1 \cdotp 09737 \, 31568 \, 160(21) \times 10^7\)

$\mathrm {m^{-1} }$

\(\ds \)

\(\approx\)

\(\ds 1 \cdotp 09737 \, 31568 \, 160(21) \times 10^5\)

$\mathrm {cm^{-1} }$

Sources

• 1964: Milton Abramowitz and Irene A. Stegun: Handbook of Mathematical Functions ... (previous) ... (next): $2$. Physical Constants and Conversion Factors: Table $2.3$ Adjusted Values of Constants

which gives the mantissa as $1 \cdotp 097 \, 373 \, 12$ with an uncertainty of $\pm 11$ corresponding to the $2$ least significant figures