Changes between Version 14 and Version 15 of u/erica/radtimescales
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- 03/30/16 14:25:53 (9 years ago)
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v14 v15 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. 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.58 This timescale provides an estimate for how long it should take the gas 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,