"Ritz's combination principle" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Walter Ritz, Swiss physicist. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Ritz's combination principle
  1. (physics) The observation that the sums and differences of the frequencies of spectral lines often equal other observed frequencies; a consequence of quantum mechanics. Wikipedia link: Walter Ritz Categories (topical): Physics Synonyms: Rydberg-Ritz combination principle

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