Proof I'm a Nerd

Jun 21, 2004 22:45


Like any proof was necessary.

In thermal physics a blackbody is an 'ideal absorber' which means that it absorbs all incident radiation.  Moreover, all blackbodies with a specified temperature will emit thermal radiation with the same spectrum.  Perhaps you can see why I smiled when I read that the Navajo god of fire is called 'Black Body'. 
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