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blackbodyTheoretical surface that absorbs all radiant energy that falls on it, and radiates electromagnetic energy at all frequencies, from radio waves to gamma rays, with an intensity distribution dependent on its temperature. Because all visible light falling on such a surface is absorbed without reflection, the surface will appear black as long as its temperature is such that its emission peak is not in the visible portion of the spectrum. See also absorption. Blackbody An ideal energy radiator, which at any specified temperature emits in each part of the electromagnetic spectrum the maximum energy obtainable per unit time from any radiator due to its temperature alone. A blackbody also absorbs all the energy which falls upon it. The radiation properties of real radiators are limited by two extreme cases—a radiator which reflects all incident radiation, and a radiator which absorbs all incident radiation. Neither case is completely realized in nature. Carbon and soot are examples of radiators which, for practical purposes, absorb all radiation. Both appear black to the eye at room temperature, hence the name blackbody. Often a blackbody is also referred to as a total absorber. See Heat radiation How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| By demonstrating that that relic energy exactly fits a pattern known as a blackbody spectrum, the satellite's data bore out a crucial prediction by supporters of the Big Bang scenario. Designed with a patented automatic emissivity compensation system (AECS) that creates its own blackbody that provides emissivity-free temperature readings. The radiant source for the calibration is a 25 mm diameter dual-cavity variable temperature blackbody (VTBB) mounted on a computer-controlled horizontal translation stage. |
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