A problem about solid spectrum

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enricfemi

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Dec 12, 2006

Why solid send out comtinuous spectrum when it is heat.

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Dec 13, 2006

enricfemi said:

Why solid send out comtinuous spectrum when it is heat.

Because the vibration spectrum (phonons) for a typical solid that is responsible for the IR radiation is continuous.

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enricfemi

Dec 15, 2006

Thank you,ZapperZ!
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