SUMMARY
The mean photon energy for a black body at a temperature of 1 million K is confirmed to be approximately 300 eV. In comparison, the mean photon energy of solar radiation, which approximates a black body at 5,800 K, is around 1.74 eV. Consequently, the peak wavelength of the black body spectrum at 1 million K is significantly shorter than that of the Sun's spectrum. This analysis aligns with established principles of black body radiation and electromagnetic (EM) radiation.
PREREQUISITES
- Understanding of black body radiation principles
- Familiarity with photon energy calculations
- Knowledge of electromagnetic radiation spectrum
- Basic thermodynamics related to temperature and energy
NEXT STEPS
- Study Planck's Law for black body radiation
- Learn about Wien's Displacement Law and its applications
- Explore the relationship between temperature and photon energy
- Investigate the characteristics of EM radiation across different temperatures
USEFUL FOR
Physicists, astrophysicists, and students studying thermodynamics and electromagnetic radiation who seek to deepen their understanding of black body radiation and its implications in astrophysics.