Wien’s Displacement Law - The relationship between wavelength and temperature in relation to blackbody radiation. The wavelength decreases as the temperature increases. The common formula to determine this relationship is Plank’s Formula. [Eisberg, R & Resnick, R. "Thermal Radiation."] [ 1-2 in Quantum Physics of Atoms, Molecules, Solids, Nuclei, & Particles. 2nd ed. New York: Wiley, 1985] Atmospheric Chemistry Glossary |