The theoretical discussion of the spectral distribution of black-body radiation is presented in a manner in which one “derives” the Planck relation starting with the Planck radiation formula as empirically given. The presentation emphasizes the importance of experiment, and deductive and inductive reasoning in scientific research.
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1974
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