Planck's law (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 09
def (physics) the basis of quantum theory
def the energy of electromagnetic waves is contained in indivisible quanta that have to be radiated or absorbed as a whole
def the magnitude is proportional to frequency where the constant of proportionality is given by Planck's constant
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Hypernym law, law of nature
Domain of synset - TOPIC physics, natural philosophy
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Hyponym law, law of nature
Member of this domain - TOPIC physics, natural philosophy

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