Rydberg molecule

English

Etymology

Named after the Swedish physicist Johannes Rydberg.

Noun

Rydberg molecule (plural Rydberg molecules)

(physics) A molecule, especially one consisting of two atoms of the same element, that has a permanent dipole because one of the atoms is in a very high excited state.

Related terms

Rydberg atom
Rydberg constant
Rydberg formula
Rydberg matter
Rydberg state

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