What is another word for black-body radiation?
Pronunciation: [blˈakbˈɒdi ɹˌe͡ɪdɪˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Black-body radiation, also known as thermal radiation, can be described as the emission of electromagnetic radiation from a surface or object that is heated. There are a variety of synonyms that are commonly used to describe black-body radiation such as thermal radiation, Planckian radiation, black-body spectrum, and cavity radiation. Thermal radiation is the most common synonym used because it describes the heat energy radiating from the surface of an object. Planckian radiation refers to the mathematical formula developed by physicist Max Planck to describe the spectrum of black-body radiation. The term black-body spectrum is used to describe the range of wavelengths emitted by a black-body radiator at a specific temperature, while cavity radiation refers to the specific type of black-body radiation that is generated inside a closed cavity.
