Light Sources

Blackbodies

Fig. 5.1 Blackbody radiation at several color temperatures.

Fig. 5.2 Blackbody radiation plotted on a linear scale in the visible.

Incandescent Sources

Fig. 5.3 Incandescent sources.

Fig. 5.4 Performance characteristics of tungsten lamps vary with voltage.

Luminescent Sources

Fig. 5.5 Arc lamps.

Fig. 5.6 Typical fluorescent sources.

The Sun

Fig. 5.7 Extraterrestrial solar irradiance compared to a blackbody.

Fig. 5.8 Solar irradiance at sea level.

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