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The spectral energy distribution of the microwave background radiation found in the universe is that of a perfectly absorbing body (blackbody) radiating at 2.70 Kelvin.

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A blackbody curve relates the wavelength of emitted light to?

the intensity of radiation emitted at that wavelength, giving a characteristic spectral distribution that depends only on the temperature of the object emitting the light.


What is its spectral range?

Spectral range refers to the range of wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation that a device or instrument can detect or measure. The specific spectral range can vary greatly depending on the type of device or instrument being used, such as visible light, ultraviolet, infrared, etc.


What information does 21 cm radiation provide about the gas clouds?

21 cm radiation provides information about the distribution, temperature, and motion of atomic hydrogen gas clouds in interstellar space. By studying the spectral line of this radiation, astronomers can infer the presence of these gas clouds, their speed, and even their magnetic field strength. This data helps in understanding the structure and dynamics of the Milky Way galaxy and the universe as a whole.


How is it possible to know that the element hydrogen exists throughout the universe?

Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe due to its simple atomic structure and presence in stars. Scientists observe hydrogen through its spectral lines in the light emitted from stars and galaxies, confirming its widespread existence. Additionally, studies of cosmic microwave background radiation and the chemical composition of various celestial bodies provide further evidence of hydrogen's presence.


Is spectral class B in space hot or cold?

Spectral class is the categorization of stars by temperature and size, mostly the former. Spectral class B is very hot. In descending order (hottest to coolest) the spectral classes are O,B,A,F,G,K,M. You can see that B is very near the top.

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Who discovered blackbody radiation?

Blackbody radiation was discovered by Max Planck in 1900. Planck proposed a theory that described the spectral distribution of energy emitted by a blackbody at different temperatures, leading to the development of quantum mechanics.


A blackbody curve relates the wavelength of emitted light to?

the intensity of radiation emitted at that wavelength, giving a characteristic spectral distribution that depends only on the temperature of the object emitting the light.


Do action-at-a-distance forces require physical contact between objects?

No. A couple of examples:- . The Cosmic Microwave background, is the residual radiation signature left over from the time of the creation of the Universe from the Big Bang. . The determination, by means of a spectroscope, of the spectral lines indicating the presence of particular elements in a distant star. . You may argue that the traffic microwave radar has its waves impinging on the target vehicle, but most would consider this a non-contact measurement.


The spectral sequence in order of decreasing temperature is?

Ultraviolet, visible, infrared, microwave, radio.


The sun emits its greatest intensity of radiation in?

The sun emits its greatest intensity of radiation in the visible light spectrum. This is the range of wavelengths that our eyes can detect, making it the most intense and dominant type of radiation that reaches the Earth.


What has the author D Mirshekar-Syahkal written?

D. Mirshekar-Syahkal has written: 'Spectral domain method for microwave integrated circuits' -- subject(s): Mathematics, Microwave integrated circuits


The peak intensity of radiation from a star named Sigma is 2 x 106 nm. In what spectral band is thisThe peak intensity of radiation from a star named Sigma is 2 x 106 nm. In what spectral band is this?

The peak intensity of radiation from the star Sigma at 2 x 10^6 nm falls within the infrared spectral band. Specifically, this wavelength is far beyond the visible spectrum, which ranges from approximately 400 nm to 700 nm, and is classified as far-infrared radiation.


What is its spectral range?

Spectral range refers to the range of wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation that a device or instrument can detect or measure. The specific spectral range can vary greatly depending on the type of device or instrument being used, such as visible light, ultraviolet, infrared, etc.


What are visible light and other waves of energy forms of?

broadband blackbody radiation generated by heatnarrow band spectral radiation from excited electrons falling to lower energy atomic orbitals


Can you provide some examples of blackbody radiation and explain their significance in physics?

Blackbody radiation refers to the electromagnetic radiation emitted by a perfect absorber and emitter of radiation, known as a blackbody. Examples of blackbody radiation include the radiation emitted by stars, such as the Sun, and the thermal radiation emitted by objects at high temperatures, like a heated metal rod. In physics, blackbody radiation is significant because it helped to develop the understanding of quantum mechanics and the concept of energy quantization. The study of blackbody radiation also led to the development of Planck's law, which describes the spectral distribution of radiation emitted by a blackbody at a given temperature. This law played a crucial role in the development of modern physics and the theory of quantum mechanics.


What best models the changes in energy of a blackbody radiator?

The Planck's law best models the changes in energy of a blackbody radiator, which describes the spectral radiance of electromagnetic radiation emitted by a black body in thermal equilibrium at a given temperature. This law provides a precise formula for the distribution of energy with respect to wavelength.


What is spectral energy density?

The energy spectral density describes how the energy (or variance) of a signal or a time series is distributed with frequency.You can read more in Wikipedia 'Spectral Density', but you will need good maths to understand it!