Blackbody Radiation Test Question

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The discussion focuses on deriving a constant quantity involving pressure (P) and volume (V) during a reversible adiabatic transformation of blackbody radiation. The equations of state for blackbody radiation, E/V = aT^4 and P = (1/3)(E/V), are referenced. The approach suggests starting with the fundamental relation dE = TdS - PdV, noting that for adiabatic processes, dS equals zero. The proposed method involves eliminating dE in favor of dp and dV to find the desired quantity. The conversation emphasizes the application of thermodynamic principles to blackbody radiation.
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The blackbody radiation equations of state are E/V=aT^(4) and P=(1/3)(E/V). From the fundamental state derive a quantity involving only P and V that remains constant when this radiation undergoes a reversible adiabatic transformation.


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Maybe dE=TdS-PdV being the fundamental state?

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I suggest starting with
dE = -p \; dV
since for an adiabatic process dS = 0. Then try to eliminate dE in favor of dp and dV.
 
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