Two questions about thermal radiation heat transfer

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Blackbody emissive power (e'λb) refers to the total energy emitted per unit area by a blackbody at a specific wavelength, while blackbody radiation intensity (i'λb) describes the power emitted per unit solid angle at that wavelength. An example of emissive power is the total energy radiated by a heated object, while intensity would be the energy radiated in a specific direction. A diffuse surface reflects light uniformly in all directions, whereas a surface that follows Lambert's law reflects light according to the cosine of the angle of incidence, resulting in a directional dependence. Understanding these concepts is crucial for applications in thermodynamics and optical engineering. Clarifying these terms enhances comprehension of thermal radiation phenomena.
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Hi guys,
could you concretely explain me (also with a simple example) the difference between blackbody emissive power (sometimes found as e'λb) and blackbody radiation intensity (i^{'}_{λb})? and which the difference between a diffuse surface and a surface that follows the Lambert law?

Thank you in advance. Tell me if something isn't clear.
 
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