Stefan-Bolzmann law in n-dimensions, what is wrong

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In summary, the Stefan-Boltzmann law was derived in n-dimensions in an old version of the Wikipedia page, but was later deleted by a theoretical physicist due to its lack of physical relevance and citation. While the derivation may be straightforward, it is not considered relevant enough to be included in an encyclopedia or textbook, especially since there is no evidence for extra dimensions.
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In one old version in wikipedia, the Stefan-Boltzmann law was derived in n-dimensions:
https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.ph...Stefan–Boltzmann's_law_in_n-dimensional_space

Then one theoretical physicist come and deleted it:
https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Stefan–Boltzmann_law&oldid=758438490

His reason was:
Deleted section on law in n-dimensional space; little physical relevance; hardly belongs in a textbook, certainly not an encyclopedia. Associated paper by Giddings has a total of 5 citations on Google scholar to date..

What is really the problem with this derivation that it cannot belong to wikipedia or to a textbook? We cannot test it, but the derivation is straightforward, are there any alternative?
 
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Hm, on the first glance it looks right to me. Only indeed the reason given is valid. As long as there's no clear evidence for extra dimensions (and afaik there are indeed none today at all) it's pretty irrelevant for a general-purpose encyclopedia (or even a physics textbook).
 
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What is the Stefan-Boltzmann law in n-dimensions?

The Stefan-Boltzmann law in n-dimensions is a generalization of the original Stefan-Boltzmann law, which describes the relationship between the temperature and the total energy emitted by a blackbody. In n-dimensions, the law takes into account the number of dimensions in which the blackbody is radiating energy.

How is the Stefan-Boltzmann law in n-dimensions different from the original law?

The original Stefan-Boltzmann law assumes that the blackbody is radiating energy in three dimensions. In n-dimensions, the law takes into account the fact that a blackbody may be radiating energy in more or fewer dimensions, which affects the total energy emitted.

What does it mean when people say "what is wrong" with the Stefan-Boltzmann law in n-dimensions?

When people ask "what is wrong" with the Stefan-Boltzmann law in n-dimensions, they are typically questioning its validity or accuracy. This could be due to conflicting results from experiments or theoretical disagreements among scientists.

Why is it important to study the Stefan-Boltzmann law in n-dimensions?

The Stefan-Boltzmann law in n-dimensions is important because it allows scientists to better understand the behavior of blackbodies in different dimensions. This can have implications for various fields of research, such as astrophysics and thermodynamics.

Is the Stefan-Boltzmann law in n-dimensions widely accepted by the scientific community?

There is ongoing research and debate within the scientific community about the validity and accuracy of the Stefan-Boltzmann law in n-dimensions. While some scientists accept it as a useful tool, others continue to question its applicability and accuracy in certain scenarios.

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