Quantum Mechanics Problem No 3

Quantum Mechanics (Problem No. 3) Lightning produces a maximum air temperature on the order of 104 K, whereas a nuclear explosion produces a temperature on the order of 107K. (a) Use Wien’s displacement law to find the order of magnitude of the wavelength of the thermally produced photons radiated with greatest intensity by each of these sources. (b) Name the part of the electromagnetic spectrum where you would expect each to radiate most strongly. Reference PHYSICS for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics Raymond A. Serway John W. Jewett, Jr. Cengage 9th Edition (2014) Ch. No. 40 (Introduction to Quantum Physics) Exercise No. 40.3
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