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Stefan–Boltzmann law

Pronunciation: /ˌstɛfanˈbəʊltsmən/

Definition of Stefan–Boltzmann law

noun

Physics
  • a law stating that the total radiation emitted by a black body is proportional to the fourth power of its absolute temperature.

Origin:

late 19th century: named after Josef Stefan (1835–93), Austrian physicist, and L. Boltzmann (see Boltzmann, Ludwig)

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