Appendix C: Summary of Formulas

In the following formulas, ν is in Hz, λ in µm, σ in cm-1, and T in K. The rest of the constants are given below.
 (u is relative velocity of source, u > 0 indicating recession)

Calculation of a Blackbody Radiance

Units of Frequency
Units of Wavelength
Units of Wavenumbers
Radiance: Integrating the Planck Equation
In-band Radiance: Integrating the Planck Equation over a Finite Range
Appendix A: Algorithms for Computing In-band Radiance
Appendix B: The Doppler Effect
Appendix C: Summary of Formulas
References
Blackbody Calculator
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