Gas of atoms and thermal light

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A gas of atoms that emits light can be considered a thermal source, as the interactions between the atoms lead to light emission, which is associated with heat generation. The discussion emphasizes that the emission of light from the gas indicates that it is undergoing thermal processes. The term "thermal source" is clarified, suggesting it relates to the gas's ability to emit heat alongside light. The participants agree on the connection between light emission and thermal activity in the gas. Overall, the gas's behavior aligns with characteristics of thermal sources.
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Hi

If I have a gas of atoms that emit light, is it accurate to regard the gas as being a thermal source?


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yes, as they would have to hit each other to emit light, and anything that reacts with ach other to emit light must be ammiting heat
 
Niles said:
Hi

If I have a gas of atoms that emit light, is it accurate to regard the gas as being a thermal source?


Niles.

What do you mean by "thermal source"?
 

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