Blackbody Calculator

Purpose:The blackbody calculator allows for visualization of the spectrum produced by objects of a given temperature.

Restrictions on Use: None

General Information:

  1. Use the slider bar to change the temperature in Kelvins.
  2. The top left view shows the spectrum of log intensity vs. log wavelength.
  3. The top right view shows what we would see if we split the light using a prism.
  4. The bottom left view shows the apparent color of the object with all colors of light mixed together.

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