Modern Physics

Wien's Displacement Law

λmaxT=b=2.898×103 m⋅K\lambda_{max} T = b = 2.898 \times 10^{-3}\text{ m·K}

The wavelength at which a blackbody emits most strongly is inversely proportional to temperature.

Variables

\lambda_{max}
Peak wavelength
m
T
Temperature
K
b
Wien's displacement constant
m·K

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