Changes between Version 13 and Version 14 of u/erica/radtimescales
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- 03/30/16 14:25:27 (9 years ago)
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v13 v14 56 56 ''' Coupling time estimate ''' 57 57 58 This timescale provides an estimate for how long it should take the to 'heat up' (or cool down) from radiation (right?). This is controlled by the planck opacity, [[latex($\kappa_P$)]]. For low [[latex($\kappa_P$)]], the matter and radiation are relatively decoupled. Adjusting the degree of coupling is akin to adjusting the specific heat capacity of the material (right?).58 This timescale provides an estimate for how long it should take the to 'heat up' (or cool down) from radiation. This is controlled by the planck opacity, [[latex($\kappa_P$)]]. For low [[latex($\kappa_P$)]], the matter and radiation are relatively decoupled. Adjusting the degree of coupling is akin to adjusting the specific heat capacity of the material. 59 59 60 60 Starting from,
