In terms of Einstein's theory of heat capacity

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The discussion focuses on calculating the temperature at which the energy per mole of a solid reaches one third of its classical value of 3RT, utilizing the Einstein temperature formula, T_{e} = hν/k. Participants explore the specific heat capacity formula, C_{v} = (3N_{a}h^2ν^2/kT^2)(e^{hν/kT}/(e^{hν/kT} - 1)^2), and its manipulation to derive the desired temperature. Additionally, the conversation addresses blackbody radiation, comparing the Stefan-Boltzmann law, R = σT^4, with the more complex total radiancy formula involving wavelength.

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  • Understanding of Einstein temperature and its formula, T_{e} = hν/k
  • Familiarity with specific heat capacity equations, particularly C_{v} = (3N_{a}h^2ν^2/kT^2)(e^{hν/kT}/(e^{hν/kT} - 1)^2)
  • Knowledge of blackbody radiation principles and the Stefan-Boltzmann law, R = σT^4
  • Basic calculus skills for integration and manipulation of equations
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  • Study the derivation and implications of Einstein temperature in solid-state physics
  • Learn advanced integration techniques for thermodynamic equations
  • Explore the applications of the Stefan-Boltzmann law in astrophysics and thermal radiation
  • Investigate the relationship between specific heat capacity and temperature in different materials
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A) What temperature will the energy per mole of a solid achieve one third its classical value of 3RT. Express in terms of einstein temperature
Einstein Temperature T_{e} = \frac {h \nu}{k}

where h is Plancks constant
k = boltzmann's constant

Not really sure on how to do this?

Do i use this formula

C_{v} = \frac{3 N_{a} h^2 \nu^2}{k T^2} \frac{e^\frac{h\nu}{kT}}{(e^\frac{h\nu}{kT} - 1)^2}

i know that the term hv / kT must be the exponent of e but i can't get it to work. but that is beside the point
but how do i manipulate it to get what i need?

Now onto the Blackbody radiation topic
IIfyou have the wavelength and the temperature then which function would you use for finding the Total Radiancy?

R = Sigma T^4 or the big formula 2pi h c^2 / lambda ^5 ( 1 / e^ hc / lambda k T)

Which is the the Total radiancy function?
 
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How about integrating C_v from 0 to T and setting it equal to 3RT? Then solve the resulting equation for T.

To help with the integration use the transformation T = 1/u!
 
The total radiated intensity (power per unit area) of a black body is given by the Stefan-Boltzmann law:

R = \sigma T^4.
 
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