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Blackbody Peak and Surface Flux

Estimate peak wavelength and emitted power per unit area for an ideal blackbody.

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FormulaPeak wavelength = 2897771.955/t; Radiated surface flux = 5.670374419e-8*t**4
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Worked example

Inputs

Absolute temperature
5800 K

Expected results

Peak wavelength
499.6158543 nm
Radiated surface flux
64168769.43 W/m²

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How to use this tool

  1. Estimate peak wavelength and emitted power per unit area for an ideal blackbody.
  2. Set absolute temperature in the indicated units.
  3. Calculate and compare peak wavelength, radiated surface flux.

Try this example

{
  "t": 5800
}

Accuracy and scope

Idealized educational model. Enter measured values in the displayed units; real systems may require additional corrections.

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