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Wien approximation

Wien approximation proper noun: a law of physics used to describe the spectrum of thermal radiation.

Proper noun

Wien approximation

  1. A law of physics used to describe the spectrum of thermal radiation.

Forms of Wien approximation

alternative formWien's approximation

Origin of Wien approximation

First derived by Wilhelm Wien in 1896.

Questions about Wien approximation

What does Wien approximation mean?
Wien approximation means a law of physics used to describe the spectrum of thermal radiation.
What part of speech is Wien approximation?
Wien approximation is a proper noun.

Words near Wien approximation in the dictionary

  1. Wiemelts
  2. Wiemer
  3. Wiemers
  4. Wiemerses
  5. Wien
  6. Wien approximation
  7. Wien bridge
  8. Wien bridges
  9. Wien effect
  10. Wien effects
  11. Wien's displacement law

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