Electronic Resource
Springer
Applied physics
32 (1983), S. 153-156
ISSN:
1432-0649
Keywords:
44.40
;
05.70
;
42.80
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract Kirchhoff's law has caused confusion in the discussion about the theoretical maximum work from radiation because it permits only infinitesimal or irreversible absorption. With the aid of an optical circulator, non-Kirchhoff behaviour is possible in principle which permits at the same time complete and reversible radiation absorption. The key to overcome Kirchhoff's law seems to be the magnetic field, a condition explicitly excluded by Kirchhoff. The work extracted in complete reversible conversion of radiation is calculated. The irreversibilities connected with the emission process are discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00688821
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