We present a fully calibrated derivation of McCaul's Law of Coherence (Ω = Φ) applied to hydrogen spectroscopy, derived from the Bohr energy levels and the Rydberg constant. Core result: Φ (n) = 1/n. This single equation, derived from first principles, reproduces all 12 hydrogen spectral lines (Lyman α-δ, Balmer α-δ, Paschen α-β, Brackett α, Pfund α) with errors below 0. 06%. The Rydberg formula is shown to be identical to McCaul's spectral law: 1/λ = RH × ΔΦ² where RH = Eᵢon/hc is the coherence energy scale. Key identities derived: (1) n=1 ground state: Φ=1. 000 — perfect coherence confirmed. (2) n=2: Φ=0. 500 — exactly the 7th State boundary. (3) n→∞ (ionized): Φ→0 — complete SOL collapse. (4) Fine structure: ΦDirac (n, j) from exact relativistic equation. (5) Lamb shift: ΔΦLamb = 5. 67×10⁻⁴ from differential vacuum Nr exposure (s vs p orbital). (6) Hyperfine 21cm: ΔΦₕf = 6. 57×10⁻⁴ from Fg spin coupling. (7) Anomalous g-2: g = 2Φₑ² where Φₑ = 1 + α/4π gives 2. 09 ppm accuracy at first order. (8) Renormalization: unnecessary because Φ ∈ 0, 1 — all integrals bounded. Permanent calibration skill saved: mccaulₕydrogencalibration. py
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