Lyman-alpha radiation

GPTKB entity

Statements (21)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf radiation therapy
gptkbp:absorbedBy neutral hydrogen
gptkbp:affiliatedWith gptkb:Lyman_series
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Theodore_Lyman
gptkbp:emits hydrogen atom
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lyman-alpha radiation
gptkbp:importantFor study of early universe
mapping hydrogen distribution
gptkbp:observedBy quasars
interstellar medium
star-forming galaxies
gptkbp:powerSource 10.2 eV
gptkbp:spectralLine ultraviolet
gptkbp:symbol Ly-α
gptkbp:transition n=2 to n=1
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:astronomy
gptkb:cosmology
plasma diagnostics
gptkbp:wavelengthRange 121.6 nm
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lyman_Alpha_Photometer
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6