Hi there. Just looking at an astophysics journal article in which they

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The discussion centers on the interpretation of the temperature of a pulsar stated as T=300 eV in an astrophysics journal article. The query seeks clarification on whether this notation implies T=300 eV/k, where k is the Boltzmann constant, leading to a temperature of approximately 3.75 million Kelvin. Participants consider the accuracy of this conversion and the potential for discrepancies, such as a factor of 2. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the context of energy units in astrophysical measurements. Overall, the discussion highlights the need for precise interpretation of temperature in astrophysics.
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Hi there. Just looking at an astophysics journal article in which they say the temperature of a pulsar is T=300eV..

My query is the following:

is T=300eV shorthand for say T=300ev/k (k=Boltzman constant) so the corresponding temperature in Kelvin is T=3.75X10^6K?
 
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Right. There might be a factor of 2 somewhere, but I would not expect this.
 

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