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blackbody radiation

/ˈblækˌbɒdi ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən/

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/ˈblækˌbɒdi ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən/C1formalscientific
  • ruЭлектромагнитное излучение, испускаемое идеализированным физическим телом, которое поглощает всё падающее на него излучение, причём его спектр зависит исключительно от температуры тела.

The electromagnetic radiation emitted by an idealized physical body that absorbs all incident radiation, with its spectrum depending solely on the body's temperature.

  1. Thermal electromagnetic radiationC2formal

    The electromagnetic radiation emitted by a perfect blackbody, which absorbs all incident radiation, as a function of its temperature.

    ruТепловое электромагнитное излучение

    • Blackbody radiation is a key concept in quantum mechanics.
    • The spectrum of blackbody radiation follows Planck's law.
    • Stars are often approximated as blackbodies to study their temperature.