Doubt as to application of Wien's displacement law

In summary, Wien's displacement law is a physical law that states that as the temperature of a blackbody increases, the wavelength of the peak emission decreases. It is applied in scientific research in fields such as astrophysics, thermodynamics, and material science. Doubt as to application refers to the uncertainty or limitations in applying this law in certain situations, such as non-blackbody radiation sources and non-uniform temperature distributions. Other alternative laws and theories, such as Planck's law and Stefan-Boltzmann law, exist and may be more accurate in certain scenarios.
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Do Wien's displacement law hold true even for bodies with emissivity not equal to 1, that is, non-black bodies?
 
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Just imagine the body which emissivity is non-zero only in some narrow span (e.g. vapour of Sodium). Regardless of temperature its maximum of emission is always yellow.
 

Related to Doubt as to application of Wien's displacement law

1. What is Wien's displacement law?

Wien's displacement law is a physical law that describes the relationship between the wavelength of the peak emission of a blackbody and its temperature. It states that as the temperature of a blackbody increases, the wavelength of the peak emission decreases.

2. How is Wien's displacement law applied in scientific research?

Wien's displacement law is used in a variety of fields, including astrophysics, thermodynamics, and material science. It is commonly used to determine the temperature of stars and other celestial bodies, as well as to study the properties of different materials at high temperatures.

3. What is meant by "doubt as to application" of Wien's displacement law?

Doubt as to application refers to the uncertainty or limitations in applying Wien's displacement law to certain situations. While the law is generally accurate, there are some exceptions and complications that can arise when trying to use it in real-world scenarios.

4. What are some potential sources of doubt in applying Wien's displacement law?

Some potential sources of doubt include non-blackbody radiation sources, such as fluorescent or phosphorescent materials, as well as non-uniform temperature distributions within a blackbody. Additionally, the law assumes that the body is in thermal equilibrium, which may not always be the case.

5. Are there any alternative laws or theories to Wien's displacement law?

Yes, there are other laws and theories that describe the relationship between temperature and wavelength of peak emission. Examples include Planck's law, Rayleigh-Jeans law, and Stefan-Boltzmann law. These laws have different applications and limitations, and may be more accurate in certain situations compared to Wien's displacement law.

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