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  1. black-body radiation, blackbody radiationnoun

    the electromagnetic radiation that would be radiated from an ideal black body; the distribution of energy in the radiated spectrum of a black body depends only on temperature and is determined by Planck's radiation law

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  1. black-body radiation

    Black-body radiation refers to the electromagnetic radiation that is emitted by an idealized, perfect absorber (a black body) when it is in thermal equilibrium. According to the laws of physics, the energy emitted covers the entire electromagnetic spectrum and its intensity and distribution varies solely based on the body's temperature. The concept is fundamental in the development of the quantum theory and is also vital in understanding the principles of radiation heat transfer.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of black-body radiation in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of black-body radiation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4


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