Planck's law and doppler effect

In summary, the conversation discussed proving Planck's Law using the equation of Doppler effect, including the Lorentz transformation. It was mentioned that the energy of a photon cannot be derived solely from the Doppler effect and additional information is needed.
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Hello, We proved something during the course but I totally forgot how to do it..

Homework Statement


Prove that Planck's Law E=h*u is deduced from the equation of Doppler effect u'=u*√((1-β)/(1+β))

Homework Equations


Lorentz transformation

The Attempt at a Solution


If we take a beam of light of frequency u and an observer with speed Bc
I don't know if it's correct..
u'=u√((1-β)/(1+β))
E'=y(E-B*Px*c)
And px*c=E so
E'=y(E-BE)
=yE(1-B)
=E√((1-β))/(√((1-β)/(1+β)))
=E√((1-β))/√(1+β)
E'=E*u'/u
E'*u=E*u'
E'/u'=E/u
E/u=cste=h ?
 
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I don't think that the energy of a photon can be derived solely from a consideration of the Doppler effect (relativistic or not). More information is needed.
 

What is Planck's Law?

Planck's Law, also known as the Planck Radiation Law, is a fundamental principle in physics that describes the spectral energy distribution of electromagnetic radiation emitted by a black body at a given temperature. It states that the amount of energy emitted by a black body at a specific wavelength is proportional to the frequency of the radiation and inversely proportional to the temperature of the body.

What is the significance of Planck's Law?

Planck's Law is significant because it provided the first successful explanation for the shape of the black body spectrum, which had been a long-standing mystery in physics. It also laid the foundation for the development of quantum mechanics and the understanding of the behavior of particles at the atomic level.

What is the Doppler Effect?

The Doppler Effect is the change in frequency or wavelength of a wave in relation to an observer who is moving relative to the source of the wave. It is commonly observed in sound waves, where the pitch of a sound appears to change as the source moves closer or further away from the listener.

How does the Doppler Effect relate to light?

The Doppler Effect also applies to light waves. When a light source is moving towards an observer, the frequency of the light waves increases, causing the light to appear more blue. Conversely, when a light source is moving away from an observer, the frequency decreases and the light appears more red. This effect is known as redshift and is used to measure the speed and distance of astronomical objects.

How are Planck's Law and the Doppler Effect related?

Planck's Law and the Doppler Effect are related in the sense that they both involve the behavior of electromagnetic radiation. Planck's Law explains the energy distribution of radiation emitted by a black body, while the Doppler Effect describes how the frequency and wavelength of radiation can change based on the relative motion of the source and observer. Both principles have played a significant role in our understanding of the universe and continue to be used in various fields of science.

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