It is desired that the radiation energy emitted by a light source reach a maximum in the blue range (l = 0.47 mm). Determine the temperature of this light source and the fraction of radiation it emits in the visible range (l = 0.40– 0.76 mm).

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It is desired that the radiation energy emitted by a
light source reach a maximum in the blue range (l = 0.47
mm). Determine the temperature of this light source and the
fraction of radiation it emits in the visible range (l = 0.40–
0.76 mm).

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