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** Stefan-Boltzmann constant (20-60 min)

Calculate the numerical value of the Stefan-Boltzmann constant

$\displaystyle \sigma=(k_BT/h)^4 8\pi^5/15c^3$

using the Planck radiation law for $ u(\nu,T)$. In the calculation, you need the integral $ \int_{0}^{\infty}dx{x^3}/({e^x-1}) = {\pi^4}/{15} $ which you should try to prove.



Tobias Brandes 2004-02-04