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White Knights of Theoretical Physics - Stephen Crothers, Mathematician

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Flaws in Kirchhoff's Law and its Implications

This chapter explores the flaws in Kirchhoff's law of thermal emission and its universalization in theoretical physics. It discusses the limitations of Kirchhoff's law in relation to resonant cavities and the problems that arise from its application to gases and stars. The chapter also raises questions about the significance of these flaws in understanding the temperature of stars and the overall scientific theories in astrophysics.

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