Blackbody Radiation, Photon Emission, and the Calculation of Debye Functions
Abstract
The report aids in the calculation of blackbody radiation. The equations of blackbody radiation and photon emission are summarized and a computer program is described that is useful for calculations concerning blackbodies. The input to the program consists of the units desired, the temperature, and wavelengths. The output includes the physical constants in the desired units and the evaluation of the equations for the temperature and wavelengths specified. The equations for photon and power emission are written in terms of Debye functions. The computer program uses a subroutine that calculates to five significant figures the Debye functions of orders from one through six. The method and error analysis of this calculation are included.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1968
- Accession Number
- AD0845194
Entities
People
- Donald C. Todd
Organizations
- Arnold Engineering Development Complex