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Exploring Black Body Radiation and the Ultraviolet Catastrophe
This chapter explores the experimental setups for measuring black body radiation, particularly focusing on the creation of an ideal black body emitter. It discusses the limitations of classical physics, especially the failures of Rayleigh-Jean's Law, which led to the ultraviolet catastrophe, and compares it with Wien's Law to highlight the necessity for new theoretical advancements.