What Are Thermal Photons and How Do They Transfer Heat?

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Thermal photons are electromagnetic radiation emitted by a body in thermal equilibrium, primarily described by Planck's Law of blackbody radiation. They are generated when atoms and molecules in a material vibrate due to thermal energy, leading to the emission of photons across a spectrum of wavelengths. The function of thermal photons is to carry energy away from the emitting body, contributing to heat transfer and thermal radiation processes. Understanding thermal photons is essential for applications in fields like astrophysics, climate science, and thermal imaging. Further exploration of Planck's Law can provide deeper insights into their behavior and characteristics.
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I was doing some research and came across the term thermal photons, but when i tried looking these up, found no definite descriptions, which is why i bring my questions here:

what is a thermal photon,, how is it generated, and what is its function?
 
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