Question

3. Before Planck solved the problem of blackbody radiation, an empirical distribution for p(a,T) was produced by Wien. Prove that the distribution below is consistent with Wien's Law, and report what constants the parameter b is equal to. (Hint: Start by thinking about the calculus you would use to find the value of 2 that maximizes p.) 25

Answer 1

To show that an empirical distribution due to Wien is consistent with is consistent with Wien's law